Bushfires break out amid red flag warnings and strong winds in Los Angeles area
The advance was halted following a brush fire that broke out in the San Gabriel Valley, causing fear among residents of a nearby neighborhood.
The advance was halted following a bush fire that broke out Thursday in the San Gabriel Valley, causing fear among residents of a neighboring Azusa neighborhood.
The Peak Fire was first reported around 1:10 p.m. in the area of N. San Gabriel Canyon Road and N. Ranch Road.
The fire quickly grew to 43 acres, triggering evacuation orders and warnings for a nearby neighborhood.
In an update around 3:30 p.m., Los Angeles County fire officials said the advance had been stopped and the fire was 31% contained.
An evacuation warning remains in effect for the following area, meaning there is a potential threat to life and/or property, and residents should prepare to leave:
Click here to view a map of evacuation zones.
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