Crews Battle Brush Fire In Angeles National Forest Near Agua Dulce
NEAR AGUA DULCE (CBSLA) — Crews worked Wednesday to contain a fast-moving brush fire in the Angeles National Forest area.
The Rowher Fire, located west of Agua Dulce, burned at least 400 acres in a sparsely populated area near Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department was assisting the Angeles National Forest fire crews.
The fire burned near the Sierra Highway but no homes were immediately threatened.
Water-dropping aircraft could be seen flying over the flames.
According to the Angeles National Forest, Wednesday's fire danger level was raised to "Very High."
Fire patrol was strictly enforcing a "no fireworks" policy with a violation resulting in a $5,000 fine and six months in jail.
