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Homes threatened as ‘Sierra Fire’ in San Bernardino County erupts

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Homes threatened as ‘Sierra Fire’ in San Bernardino County erupts

Crews with the San Bernardino County Fire Department are on the scene of a wind-driven brushfire in Fontana that has grown to an estimated 350 acres and is threatening structures, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  

The two-alarm blaze, dubbed the “Sierra Fire,” was first reported around 3:30 p.m. in the area of 11660 Sierra Avenue behind Martin Tudor Splash Park, fire officials said.  

Amid warm temperatures and westerly winds blowing between 10-15 miles per hour, the vegetation fire, which was burning in what crews called “light fuel,” moved in a southeasterly direction with “moderate side slop expansion to [the] east,” and quickly grew to some 40 acres.

By 4:30 p.m., fire officials said crews and equipment were in place to protect the threatened structures.  

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Just two hours later, the brushfire had grown to some 350 acres with 15% containment.  

“Additional ground resources and aircraft requested,” fire officials said on X, formerly Twitter.  

So far, it does not appear that any mandatory evacuation orders have been issued.  

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  

This is a developing story. Check back for additional updates.  

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

A suspect has been taken into custody after a man was stabbed and killed at a home in Tarzana on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. The LAPD says it received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. about an incident in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. When they arrived at the scene, officers […]

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

With a little more than half of the vote counted, Republican Steve Hilton opened a one-point lead over Democrat Xavier Becerra in California’s governor’s race Wednesday morning, 27% to 25%, respectively. Democrat Tom Steyer was in third with 20%, raising the strong likelihood that Hilton and Becerra will advance to November’s runoff. Meanwhile, Los Angeles […]

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are in pursuit of a person behind the wheel of a vehicle that has been reported stolen. Preliminary, though unconfirmed, details suggest the suspect stole the vehicle, a 2012 Hyundai, in downtown L.A., near the intersection of 7th and Figueroa streets. The suspect is believed to have struck […]

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