The blaze broke out about 5:15 p.m. near Pearblossom and Sierra highways and was burning in light to medium brush, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. Winds were about 10 mph.
Firefighters on the ground were being aided by camp crews and at least one bulldozer that was helping to cut a line around the fire flank.
There were no reports of structures being threatened, the department said, and no injuries were reported. The cause was under investigation.
[Updated 7:05 p.m.: The fire has been contained after scorching about 22 acres, the department said.]
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Map shows the area where the brush fire was burning. Credit: Google Maps
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