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Brush fire erupts near homes in Agua Dulce

The Baker Fire burns in Agua Dulce, California. Aug. 15, 2023. (ALERTCalifornia)

Firefighters on the ground and in the sky worked to contain a brush fire that threatened structures in Agua Dulce Tuesday afternoon.

The Baker Fire erupted around 12:40 p.m. in the 32080 block of Avenida Donari, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Images from the University of California San Diego’s ALERT California network showed flames racing up a hillside with smoke billowing toward homes atop the hill.

The Baker Fire burns in Agua Dulce, California on Aug. 15, 2023. (ALERTCalifornia)

The flames had largely subsided as of 4 p.m. The fire was originally estimated to be five acres in size.

There were no reports of structures damaged or destroyed, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.