Brush Fire Erupts in Eaton Canyon in Hills Above Altadena

ALTADENA (CNS) - A brush fire erupted Tuesday evening in the Eaton Canyon area, with flames fanned by gusting Santa Ana winds.

The fire was reported at about 6:20 p.m. in the area of Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in the hills above Altadena, according to Cal Fire.

Dubbed the Close Fire, the fire was initially estimated at about 10 acres, but it was likely to grow quickly thanks to the Santa Ana winds that prompted critical fire danger warnings throughout the region.

The fire broke out as emergency crews were already stretched thin due to a massive blaze burning in the Pacific Palisades area.