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2 children hurt as Fork Fire burns in the Angeles National Forest

Fork Fire injures 2 children in the San Gabriel Mountains above Glendora
Fork Fire injures 2 children in the San Gabriel Mountains above Glendora 02:27

At least two children suffered injuries after a fire rapidly grew in the Angeles National Forest. 

The children suffered smoke inhalation injuries.  

It started in the San Gabriel Mountains above Glendora at about 3:10 p.m. near the East Fork Road area. The Angeles National Forest dubbed the blaze the Fork Fire. As of 6 p.m., the wildfire was around 250 acres. So far, crews have 0% containment. 

The Angeles National Forest issued evacuation orders with a staging area in the parking lot with trail access to the Bridge to Nowhere. East Fork Road is closed from Highway 39 to Glendora Mountain Road. 

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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