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Brush fire breaks out near Via Princessa

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
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A brush fire broke out near Via Princessa on Tuesday, prompting a quick response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  

Officials at the Fire Department confirmed the blaze had broken out shortly after 5:20 p.m. near Via Princessa and Highway 14.  

At 5:35 p.m., the first units arriving on the scene said the blaze was a half-acre in size. 

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

It was unknown as of the publication of this article if any structures were immediately threatened.  

The Via Princessa on-ramp to the southbound side of Highway 14 was closed at 5:32 p.m. as a result of the fire, according to California Highway Patrol logs.  

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.  

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Los Angeles County Fire Department aircraft assist ground crews battling a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Los Angeles County Fire Department aircraft assist ground crews battling a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle a brush fire that broke out in steep terrain along Highway 14 near the Via Princessa exit Tuesday afternoon. August 03, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
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Caleb Lunetta covers government, criminal justice, education and breaking news for The Signal. He joined in Nov. 2018 and previously worked as a supply chain engineer in Veterans Affairs hospitals. He is a graduate of Cal State University, Northridge and a proud College of the Canyons Model United Nations alumnus. Have a story tip? Message him on Twitter (@lunettcaleb) or at [email protected].

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