A quick response by Los Angeles County firefighters Saturday kept flames from getting to a two-story commercial building from a nearby outbuilding in La Canada Flintridge, authorities said.

The fire was reported at about 1:50 p.m. at 1370 Foothill Boulevard, fire officials said.

Arriving firefighters reported an outbuilding was well involved in flames and threatening a nearby two-story commercial building.

By 2:07 p.m., firefighters reported making good progress at putting out the exterior fire while watching to be sure there was no spread to the building.

>> Want to read more stories like this? Get our Free Daily Newsletters Here!