Canyon fire burns 16 acres near the Sunland area

SUNLAND — A brush fire burned 16 acres Wednesday in the Angeles National Forest near Sunland

The Canyon fire was reported around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday near the 12500 block of North Big Tujunga Canyon Road, with flames burning uphill with light wind, according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The LAFD deployed four helicopters to the location. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest were also battling the blaze in what is considered a mutual threat zone.

The Angeles National Forest said the fire was 50% contained as of late Wednesday.

#CanyonFire
Wildfire = 16 acres
Containment = 50%

A total of 25 Forest Service personnel will staff the fire overnight. Air Attack 51 (night air attack plane) is overhead assessing needs and opportunities to secure areas of concern.

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The cause of the fire was under investigation.