A brush fire occurred in Highland Park, burning an acre of dense brush by 12:30 p.m. in Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. Conditions included light winds and summer heat, resulting in one firefighter being treated for heat exhaustion. There was no immediate threat to homes, with no evacuations required. Helicopters dropped water on the fire, which lasted approximately 40 minutes. Hand crews remained on-site to monitor and extinguish hotspots, while the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Weather forecasts predicted mild temperatures and gentle winds in the area.
Light winds contributed to a brush fire in Highland Park, burning an acre in Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. One firefighter was injured due to heat exhaustion.
Helicopters were deployed to drop water on the burning brush as a smoky haze enveloped the area, with hand crews continuing to address hotspots.
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