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Firefighters stop spread of fast-moving brush fire in Santa Clarita

Alex Biston's Morning Update (July 7)
Alex Biston's Morning Update (July 7) 03:11

Firefighters were battling a fast-moving brush fire in the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday afternoon.

The Margo fire erupted off Valle del Oro and Trumpet Drive and was approximately 1 acre with a rapid rate of spread. The public was being urged to avoid the area. 

The city of Santa Clarita issued a warning about the fire at 1:39 p.m. An hour later, city officials said crews were mopping up the scene with no further resources being put toward the blaze. 

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