Small West Malibu Fire Is Extinguished Quickly

BY BILL KOENEKER

A small brush fire that erupted Tuesday at around 11 a.m. near Dume Motorway at Kanan Dume Road was quickly snuffed out in minutes, according to authorities.
Witnesses could see a parade of equipment move up Kanan, as everyone in the vicinity unsuccessfully searched for signs of smoke.
“We had lots of resources,” said Marie Grycan, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, vast amount of equipment that was dispatched to the scene.
Grycan said the small fire was contained to a 100-foot by 200-foot patch of brush. Fire fighters said they have not been able to determine the cause of the fire.
Taking no chances, there were seven engines immediately dispatched to the scene, three patrols, and water tender, according to a LACFD report.
Grycan said two helicopters and both super scoopers were also sent to the scene, but were quickly canceled when it was clear ground crews had a handle on the small blaze.
The fire was stopped at the top of the ridge, according to Grycan, not far from where it could have threatened a single-family home.