Firefighters were gaining a foothold on the Fork fire burning in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday, July 21, with containment on the 330-acre fire growing to 45%, authorities said.
The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, in the area of Glendora Mountain and East Fork roads, burning around five to 10 acres, according to the Angeles National Forest. The blaze quickly grew to 330 acres by Saturday, threatening popular camping and hiking areas and prompting evacuations of trails and other spots.
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By Saturday evening the containment was at 30%, growing to 45% by Sunday evening with the fire’s size remaining the same.
The fire was not threatening any homes.
Two firefighters were injured on Saturday, though an update on their condition was not available.
Closures remained in effect for areas including the San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork, Highway 39, East Fork Road, Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road
More information on the fire can be found on the website inciweb.wildfire.gov.
