Firefighters were working to protect homes in Sunland after a brush fire broke out Friday in the hills south of Big Tujunga Canyon Road, officials said.<\/p>\n
The blaze sparked around 1 p.m. above the 8100 block of Ellenbogen Street. It covered about 10 acres by 2 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a series of alerts.<\/p>\n
Shortly after 3 p.m., fire officials announced that forward progress had been halted and the fire was 40% contained. <\/p>\n
The nature of the terrain made it difficult for flames to spread, but that could change if wind kicks up. The winds had been around 10 mph, according to LAFD.<\/p>\n
Firefighters said they were defending homes along Rhodesia Avenue to ensure none are damaged.<\/p>\n
However, no evacuations were ordered, LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart said.<\/p>\n
Aerial video from Sky5 showed the blaze charring a hillside surrounded by residences. There was one structure within the area that was burning, but officials appeared to have protected it from the flames.<\/p>\n
So far, no structures have been damaged, officials said. <\/p>\n
Crews from LAFD and the Angeles National Forest were battling the fire both on the ground and in the air.<\/p>\n
A man was detained for questioning; however, there was no confirmation the blaze was suspicious is nature, LAFD said. Its cause remains under investigation. <\/p>\n
No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
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