Crews put out brush fire near La Tuna Canyon area homes - KTLA Los Angeles

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Fire crews put out a 2 to 3 acre blaze in the La Tuna Canyon area in Tujunga Wednesday evening.

The brush fire, which sparked around 6 p.m., had slow-to-moderate rate of spread, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Firefighters were positioning themselves between the flames and nearby homes for protection, officials said.

Sky5 footage showed residents attempting to hose their properties with water to prevent fire spread.

About 40 firefighters were working at the scene, along with at least one helicopter overhead.

Forward progress of the fire was stopped in 43 minutes, according the department.

No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged.

Brush Fire; INC#1103; 5:42PM; 9323 Wexford Dr; Tujunga; PRELIM: Approx 1-acre brush fire with slow-to-moderate rate of spread. FFs positioning themselves between the fire and nearby homes for protection; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; CD7; Radio Channels: 5; 13; -Nicholas Prange

— LAFD (@LAFD) September 24, 2020

Brush Fire; INC#1103; 6:25PM; 9323 Wexford Dr; Tujunga; A ground and air attack by 40 LAFD firefighters (with help from Glendale FD and LACoFD) stopped all forward progress of the 2-3 acre brush fire in 43 minutes. No reported injuries. No structures damaged; FS 77; Batt 12; …

— LAFD (@LAFD) September 24, 2020

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