Tujunga Brush Fire Near Full Containment*

An L.A. County fire department helicopter makes a water drop on flames as a fast moving brush fire tears through heavy brush in the Little Tujunga Canyon area of the Angeles National Forest (AP Photo/Mike Meadows)

A fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in Little Tujunga Canyon where the Marek Fire scorched nearly 5,000 acres is close to full containment with last reports at 85%, according to authorities. A total of about 250 firefighters from city and county departments are assisting federal authorities in the blaze that's located in the National Angeles Forest. 130 acres have burned since 1:45 p.m. yesterday. One firefighter has reportedly suffered a minor injury.

*Update: The fire is no 95% contained.