Wildfire breaks out in Antelope Valley area of Angeles National Forest

An aggressive brush fire scorched its way across 50 acres of wildland in the remote Angeles National Forest on Monday south of the Antelope Valley community of Llano, near the Valyermo area, prompting a massive response from federal, state and Los Angeles County fire crews.

Update, #SpringsFire: Mult helicopters & sm aircraft on scene. Air tankers in route. Fire at 50+ acres, east of Paradise Springs & S of Big Pines Highway. Continues to move east in thick brush & gusty winds. Please stay clear of the area for safety. pic.twitter.com/k1zV9kC2I3

— Angeles National Forest (@Angeles_NF) April 6, 2021

Fire teams were first dispatched to the area of Big Pines Highway and Big Rock Creek Road at about 4:05 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The fire quickly spread to 15 to 20 acres in the dense forest, fanned by winds traveling at about 20 to 30 mph, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It was later measured at 50-plus acres.

Several Cal Fire tankers were called in to combat the blaze. Some structures, including a fire training camp on Big Rock Road, were threatened by the fire, which was being pushed in an eastern direction, generally toward San Bernardino County.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries, and a cause of the fire was unknown.