Crews Gain Upper Hand On 500-Acre Agua Dulce Fire

AGUA DULCE (CBS) — Firefighters have reached more than 70 percent containment of a 500-acre blaze in Agua Dulce.

The brush fire ignited off Sierra Highway, north of Davenport Road, at approximately 1 p.m. Monday.

A barn and a trailer were destroyed by the blaze.

The wind-driven fire was threatening some homes and prompting officials to evacuate residents.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.