Fast-moving brush fire burns in Lake View Terrace

A fast-moving brush fire has been affecting the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles, L.A. Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott told KPCC. Firefighters were facing winds from the south coming in at 9 mph, as well as gusts up to 19 mph, pushing the fire up a ravine. The winds have grown from when firefighters arrived on scene, Scott said.

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Firefighters were facing steep, rugged terrain, Scott said, but onshore wind was helping the firefighters make progress, according to an update from the department. There was also the possibility of drizzle in the morning that could help.

The fire was five-plus acres of light to medium brush when firefighters arrived, Scott said. The fire quickly grew, but Scott said firefighters don't anticipate the wind shifting in the opposite direction, so it should continue to burn away from homes.

No structures were threatened, but there were power lines in the area. There were also no formal evacuations, according to the Fire Department.

Air quality could be affected, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. They issued a smoke advisory, though they noted smoke was moving into the San Gabriel Mountains, away from populated areas.

The Fire Department revised down earlier acreage estimates.

The L.A. Fire Department was working with the L.A. County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest, Scott said.

The Fire Department responded to this fire at 2:20 p.m., Scott said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Scott said.

This story has been updated.