Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters were battling a 200-acre brush fire that prompted road closures and an evacuation Sunday.
The fire was reported around 3 p.m. Sunday near the area of East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads, according to the Angeles National Forest.
At the initial time of report, the fire was burning 75 acres, but grew to 200 acres by 6 p.m.
East Fork Road at Highway 39 was closed along with Glendora Mountain and Gledora Ridge roads. The California Highway Patrol also closed Highway 39 at the mouth of the canyon due to vehicle congestion.
Forest visitors were being evacuated from the area, the Angeles National Forest announced on X.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
