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LA HABRA HEIGHTS, Calif. (KABC) — A brush fire in the La Habra Heights area has burned at least three structures and threatens others after erupting Monday afternoon.
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The so-called Palos Fire broke out shortly before 2:30 p.m. and burned approximately 20 acres within about an hour.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the blaze was spreading at a moderate rate of spread.
In addition to the three structures burning in the area, the fire was threatening other structures nearby on N. Casalero Dr., according to fire officials.
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Firefighters declared a second alarm fire, which escalates emergency response and increases the number of resources.
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No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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