Brush fireplace burns in West Covina on Fourth of July – NBC Los Angeles

A brush fireplace broke out in West Covina on Saturday evening, officers mentioned.

Crews responded to the “Hooper Fireplace” close to Hooper Drive and Hillside Drive at round 9:40 p.m., in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fireplace Division.

The three-acre blaze gave the impression to be burning in a distant a part of a neighborhood that is constructed onto a hill. Officers say the hearth had a possible for 10 acres and will presumably threaten constructions.

Video from NewsChopper4 confirmed firefighters on the bottom and water drops being made.

NBCLA meteorologist Stephanie Olmo mentioned climate circumstances had been favorable to crews, with calm winds and elevated humidity values within the space.

The reason for the hearth is underneath investigation.

This can be a growing story that will probably be up to date as extra data arrives.