La Habra Heights homes go up in flames in Palos Fire
2 homes go up in flames in La Habra Heights
Tragedy struck in La Habra Heights when two homes were lost in the Palos Verde that broke out Monday afternoon.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Heartbreaking aerial footage captured the moment homes in the La Habra Heights were caught in a spreading brush fire.
What we know:
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a call of the "Palos Fire" near the intersection of Lupin Hill Road and Las Palomas Drive in La Habra Heights a little after 2:30 p.m. PT on Monday, September 14.
SkyFOX spotted at least two homes getting caught in the spreading fire.
The latest information from CalFire on Tuesday morning indicates the 17-acre fire was 70% contained.
House collapses during brush fire
SkyFOX captured a structure collapsing live on air as firefighters work to contain the Palos Fire in La Habra Heights.
La Habra Heights brush fire burns home
Firefighters are battling a fire in La Habra Heights. Video from SkyFOX shows at least one home on fire.
Evacuations and closures
An evacuation warning has been issued for the following Los Angeles County zones:
- LAC-E613-B
- LAC-E615-B
- LAC-E618-B
- LHH-772-A
An evacuation shelter has opened up at Los Altos High School at 15325 Los Robles Avenue.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Source: This report used information provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.