U.S. Forest Service
A helicopter makes a drop on a fire burning in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Firefighters were battling a wildfire in steep and rocky terrain in the Angeles National Forest above Arcadia as a heat wave gripped the region Sunday.
The so-called Chantry Fire near Santa Anita Canyon had burned at least 3 acres with 50 percent containment by 7:30 p.m., the U.S. Forest Service said.
An evacuation warning was issued for recreational cabins and other buildings in the area.
More than 200 firefighters and heavy machinery, including two air tankers and five helicopters, were dispatched to the scene. Fire crews from Los Angeles County, Sierra Madre and Arcadia were also assisting.
The first heat wave of the year brought triple-digit temperatures and excessive heat warnings to parts of Southern California.
Man, Chantry Flats just can't catch a break. First the Bobcat Fire. Then the floods. Luckily this looks like a small fire they'll knock out quickly