Crime & Safety
Firefighters Quell Hollywood Hills Brusher
Crews worked to gain control over a small wildfire in Hollywood Hills on Saturday.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Firefighters gained control over a wildfire that scorched less than one-half acre in Hollywood Hills on Saturday, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
The fire ignited near a homeless encampment, officials said.
Crews were able to quell the blaze in 27 minutes, which was burning in light to medium brush, with a slow rate of speed, officials said.
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No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
No other details were immediately available.
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