A brush fire scorched about 12 acres of vegetation Monday near the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte Monday before being extinguished, with one firefighter treated for heat-related issues while battling the flames.
Firefighters responded to the fire in the area of Durfee Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard around 2:10, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was unclear what sparked the blaze.
No structures were threatened by the fire. At least one firefighter was treated for heat-related injuries while battling the fire, according to the agency.
No further details were available.