Brush Fire in Lancaster Quickly Knocked Down

Brush Fire in Lancaster Quickly Knocked Down

A brush fire scorched about 35 acres Monday in Lancaster before being quickly extinguished, with no reported injuries. Firefighters responded at approximately 1:25 p.m. Monday to a brush fire initially reported at 100 acres near North 70th Street West and West Avenue I, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was downgraded to 35 acres and fully contained at 2:09 p.m., with several fire crews remaining on scene to ensure al…

Isaac Fire burns 100 acres in Lancaster

Firefighters battled a brush fire reported Monday afternoon in Lancaster. The fire, dubbed the Isaac Fire, was reported shortly after 1:20 p.m. between 70th Street and West Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. By 2 p.m., the fire had burned 100 acres. Two other fires were also reported in Southern California. The Sandy Fire has burned more than 700 acres and is threatening a residential area, while the Burro Fire has burn…