The 17-acre brush fire prompted evacuations in La Habra Heights before crews stopped its forward progress.
A fast-moving fire broke out on Monday in Los Angeles County, destroying structures and injuring two people.
Firefighters responded to the Palos brush fire burning near Las Palomas Drive in La Habra Heights at 2:25 pm. PDT, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. By the evening, the fire had burned 17 acres and was 41% contained.
One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for evaluation, fire officials added. Two houses and two outbuildings were also damaged…