Fire crews battling brush fire in Angeles National Forest near Bouquet Reservoir

LOS ANGELES COUNTY (KABC) — Los Angeles fire crews are working to put out a brush fire in the Angeles National Forest near the Bouquet Reservoir, north of Santa Clarita.

The fire broke out Monday afternoon near Spunky Canyon and Bouquet Canyon roads.

According to authorities, just before 4 p.m., the fire grew to 75 acres and no structures are being threatened.

The fire is reportedly spreading at a “moderate rate of speed” and it’s burning uphill from the Martindale Truck Trail area.

Authorities also said a car fire was reported in the area before the brush fire began.

Crews with Los Angeles County Fire Department along with Angeles National Forest officials have since been sent to the scene.

The California Highway Patrol has since shut down Bouquet Canyon at Spunky Canyon until further notice.

No injuries have been reported.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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