A fast-moving brush fire sparked a large emergency response Sunday afternoon near Colima Road and Mar Vista Street in the Whittier area.
The fire was reported at approximately 2:49 p.m. on June 22, 2026, and quickly grew in size, prompting firefighters to request a second alarm response amid concerns that nearby homes and structures could become threatened.
Los Angeles County firefighters attacked the blaze from both the ground and the air, with helicopters making repeated water drops while Cal Fire fixed-wing aircraft laid retardant along the fire’s perimeter…