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LA HABRA HEIGHTS (CNS) - An investigation was under way Tuesday into the cause of a brush fire in La Habra Heights that charred roughly 17 acres and destroyed three homes, while leaving two people injured, including a firefighter.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Lupin Hill Road and Las Palomas Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which sent crews to assist the La Habra Heights Fire Department in battling the blaze.
The fire forced the evacuation of least six homes, with evacuees heading to nearby Los Altos High School at 15325 Robles Ave. in Hacienda Heights, according to a deputy at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Industry station.
In addition to the three homes destroyed, one was partially damaged and two outbuildings sustained significant damage as a result of the fire, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department captain at the scene.
A firefighter was injured battling the blaze and a civilian was injured during the course of the fire. Both were expected to recover.
A second alarm was requested at 3 p.m., according to a county fire department dispatcher, who added that no serious injuries were reported.
Crews at the scene said one person was evaluated there. Crews also worked to rescue a horse who was trapped at a property in the area.
An evacuation warning was issued at 3:40 p.m. Monday for residents east of Colima Road and South Hacienda Boulevard.
By early evening, most of the active flames had been extinguished and the evacuation warning was lifted soon after.