CLAREMONT, Calif. (KABC) -- A brush fire that erupted in a hillside above Claremont threatened homes and power lines Thursday before firefighters brought the flames under control.
The estimated 5-acre blaze was reported near Johnson Pasture Road, which is above Mountain Avenue and Baseline Road, around 8:30 p.m.
Firefighters said the blaze was moving at a moderate speed, with medium to heavy fuels.
By 9 p.m. the blaze was fully contained and held at 5 acres, according to firefighters.
No structural damage or injuries were reported.
The cause was unknown.