Brush Fire Near Freeway Threatens Homes | Orange County News

A brush fire erupted near the 2 freeway in Eagle Rock, forcing firefighters to battle flames uphill just after 2 p.m. with temperatures soaring to 96 degrees. Crews halted the fire’s spread by 3 p.m., but not before it severely damaged three homes — one with roof breaches. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as residents evacuated safely. Firefighters continued battling smoldering embers, underscoring how fast fires can spread and the immense pressure on first responders during extreme heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d626ddcad6fdc7e4