A five-acre brush fire broke out yesterday in the City of Whittier along Colima Road in the Puente Hills Habitat. When firefighters arrived on scene, the fire had burned two acres, and was running north. To control the perimeter and keep the fire from moving into nearby structures the response was upgraded to a second alarm brush fire.
Firefighters on the ground were aided by two Super Scoopers, one heli-tanker, and three helicopters, including one from Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters were able to knockdown the flames in one hour and 31 minutes, and reached full containment at 7:58 p.m. County Fire resources remained on scene overnight, and will remain on scene for mop-up and fire watch.
“Our Los Angeles County firefighters did an incredible job,” said Supervisor Don Knabe. Their quick action and assessment prevented many homes in the Friendly Hills area from being affected.”