SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (KGTV) - Orange County and Camp Pendleton fire crews are fighting a 25-acre fire just outside Camp Pendleton Wednesday.
Orange County Fire Authority said the La Pata fire on Avenida Pico had burned 25 acres as of 3:15 p.m. About 75 firefighters are on scene and forward progress has been stopped, OCFA said.
No injuries or damage to structures had been reported.
La Pata Fire: Forward progress stopped @ 3 pm. 25 acres burned, 75 FF's on scene. Continuing progress being made to extinguish the fire.
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) July 5, 2017
La Pata Fire: 2 Helicopters & 2 Air Tankers making water drops. Add'l strike team has been requested. OCFA & Camp Pendleton Fire on scene.
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) July 5, 2017
#SanClemente #California #BrushFire #Fire July 5th @GabyR_news @10NewsMimi @abc7greg #OCfire #OC #ABC7eyewitness pic.twitter.com/CrMbNfZ1WF
— David Pics (@DavidPics22) July 5, 2017
Camp Pendleton fire crews are also assisting.
Two helicopters and two air tankers helped douse the flames and an additional strike team was called in for help.
