At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital due to a heat-related illness.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Santa Clarita . The so-called ‘Plenty Fire’ broke out after 4 p.m. Friday near Copper Hill Dr. and Haskell Canyon Rd.Responding crews estimated the blaze at 40 acres, with the potential to spread over 100 acres. By Saturday morning, however, the officials with the Angeles National Forest reported that the forward progress of the fire had been stopped at just over 76 acres, and was 90% contained.
According to reports, the fire may have been sparked by a burning vehicle.Several air tankers and water engines responded to the scene. So far, there appears to be no threat to surrounding homes and structures. One firefighter was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital due to a heat-related illness.SUGGESTED: 'Hills Fire' burns parts of Riverside CountyThe Angeles National Forest and LA County Fire Department are on scene working to contain the fire.
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