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Frenchman Fire breaks out in Angeles National Forest
The Frenchman Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest.
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A brush fire dubbed the Frenchman Fire broke out in the Angeles National Forest on Thursday, quickly burning 94 acres, officials said.
Why it matters: The fire was at 55% containment Friday morning and the forward progress has been stopped. There’s been no reported injuries or damaged structures.
Why now: Celeste Morales, public affairs officer for the Angeles National Forest, told LAist Thursday that with the red flag warnings and Santa Ana winds, weather is a big concern.
“Firefighters will most likely be working throughout the night,” she said. “We are still at 10% containment, and you never really know until you're 100%, so firefighters will continue working towards that.”
The backstory: The Frenchman Fire broke out shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday by Frenchman Flat, near Pyramid Lake.
Closures: Golden State Highway by California Highway Patrol.
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“That is for not only the public safety, but firefighter safety as well, as we go in and out,” Morales said.
Who is on scene: More than 200 personnel, including from the Angeles National Forest and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as working the fire.
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