On the evening of Sunday, August 31st, Los Angeles firefighters were called to a brush fire in Sylmar which they promptly contained. The blaze, dubbed the "Land Fire," broke out near residential areas on the 12600 block of N. Harding Street at approximately 6:20 p.m., CBS News Los Angeles reports.
The Los Angeles Fire Department, supported by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Angeles National Forest personnel, worked together to curb the fire's advance. The LAFD alert described the fire initially covering roughly 3/4 acre, burning uphill at a slow rate of speed. Despite the challenging terrain, the crews mounted a robust ground and air response, successfully limiting the fire's spread.
Containment of the fire was achieved swiftly, with the forward progress stopped by 07:07 p.m. the same evening. In a statement made by the LAFD, the department confirmed that "Forward Progress Stopped: Fire held to seven acres with no structures damaged and no injuries reported." Crews conducted mop-up operations throughout the following night to ensure the fire was completely extinguished and prevent any potential flare-ups.
