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Peter Fire burns 20 acres of brush in Acton

Large wild fire dubbed "Peter Fire" burning in Acton
Large wild fire dubbed "Peter Fire" burning in Acton 01:07

Los Angeles County firefighters rushed to Acton, which is south of Palmdale, to extinguish a brush fire.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the Peter Fire was a two-alarm blaze in the 3000 block of Wight Lee Street. 

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Hand crews attempt to extinguish flames from the Peter Fire. KCAL News

So far, the brusher has burned about 20 acres. The department said structures were threatened but has not released an evacuation order as of 6:17 p.m. 

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