Heat wave could bring challenges for firefighters battling Azusa-area brush fires

Temperatures are expected to push into the triple digits continuing through the Labor Day weekend.AZUSA, Calif. (KABC) -- The heat wave hitting Sou...

August 30, 2022
6:18 PM

Temperatures are expected to push into the triple digits continuing through the Labor Day weekend.AZUSA, Calif. (KABC) -- The heat wave hitting Southern California could bring major challenges for crews battling brush fires near Azusa.Two fires erupted Monday in the San Gabriel Canyon area above Azusa, prompting a multi-agency response from firefighters.The larger wildfire was reported shortly after 11 a.m. near mile marker 21.67 along San Gabriel Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest.The other was burning across from the Morris Dam.