PACIFIC PALISADES—On Wednesday, January 1, the Los Angeles Fire Department disclosed they battled a brush fire at 12:17 a.m. at 1699 Via Las Palmas. The size holding for the brush fire was initially reported at approximately 5-8 acres with a slow rate of spread. It was later updated to 8-9 acres.
Officials reported that with three LAFD helicopters and LACoFD Copter 22 making continuous water drops, LAFD firefighters on the ground and LACoFD Hand Crews, crews were making good progress on extinguishing the fire as they reported at 2:56 a.m.
By Thursday, January 2, the LAFD reported at 4:46 a.m. they contained the brush fire. Firefighters completed the hose line around the perimeter of the fire and it was fully contained. Some resources will be released as the mop up operation continues to ensure no flare ups. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. The fire was held at eight acres. No additional updates are anticipated.
By Trevor