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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.
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“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.
“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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