In the dark, early hours of Tuesday morning, a wildfire dubbed the Crest Fire was reported burning in Los Angeles County. Officials say the blaze was first spotted at about 1:34 a.m., and as of the initial response, details are still thin while crews move in.
According to The Sacramento Bee, which cites the National Interagency Fire Center, the fire was discovered just after 1:30 a.m. and is burning on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The outlet’s CA Wildfire Bot notes that the cause has not yet been determined and that early reports list no containment data.
Where the fire is burning
Current listings place the Crest Fire on federal forest land in Los Angeles County under the jurisdiction of the Angeles National Forest. The Angeles National Forest is overseen by the U.S. Forest Service, which handles any closures, restrictions and direct firefighting efforts in the area. The National Interagency Fire Center manages national incident data and coordinates resources for wildland fire response.
What officials are saying
Investigators have not yet identified a cause for the Crest Fire, and officials say the ignition remains under review. The Sacramento Bee reports that there is still no containment information in the initial update and that no evacuation orders were listed in the early notice.
How to stay informed
People living in or visiting the nearby mountains are urged to keep an eye on official channels for updates and to steer clear of forested areas while firefighters work. Residents can sign up for local alerts through Alert LA County, and check the Angeles National Forest website for the latest on closures and safety advisories. If you see smoke nearby or any immediate threat, call 911 and follow directions from emergency officials.
Hoodline will continue tracking official information and will update this story as agencies release new details on dispatch, containment or any evacuation notices from fire authorities.
