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WHITTIER (CNS) - A fire in the Whittier area scorched several acres of brush, damaged three homes, and left a man with a ``non lethal'' burn injury, authorities said today.
The fire was first reported about 2:30 p.m. Thursday near Cinco View Drive and East Banyon Rim Drive, near according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Fixed-wing aircraft and more than 200 firefighters were sent to battle the flames, which quickly engulfed one home, caused extensive damage to another next door, and also damaged a third residence, the fire department reported.
A man was found on a hiking trail with a ``non lethal'' burn injury and was taken to a hospital, the fire department reported.
The fire was 100% contained by Thursday night, the fire department reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
According to Fox11, authorities were investigating whether the injured man may have been connected with the fire.