Crime & Safety
Photos: RPV Brush Fire Scorches Canyon
A look at the aftermath of a brush fire that broke out Monday night in Rancho Palos Verdes.
A blaze that broke out Monday night burned through more than 15 acres of land in Rancho Palos Verdes, leaving a visible mark on the area by Tuesday.
The brush fire before it was fully contained by 11:40 p.m., according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.
Crews were still cleaning up at the scene Tuesday morning. As of Tuesday, the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
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The fire was reported about 7 p.m. Monday in the 6000 block of Chartres Drive, according to a fire department dispatcher.
No homes were threatened and no evacuations were reported.
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About 100 firefighters and three helicopters were used to battle the blaze, according to the fire department.
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