Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather

Gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills.

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows...

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Darrin Hurwitz via AP)

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This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Darrin Hurwitz via AP)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: January 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM PST

Fire crews quickly put out a a small brush fire that broke out south of Griffith Observatory.

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Originally Published: January 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM PST

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