LOCAL COVERAGE: Fire on Monterey Road | Multiple Fire Departments Respond

Reported as a vegetation fire, located in-between properties and adjacent to the Metro Gold Line Tracks.

PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena

Fire departments from South Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Marino, & Pasadena respond to a fire on the 100 block on Monterey Road Friday at about 1:24pm.

Witnesses on the scene reported to the South Pasadenan that a large tree was engulfed in flames, and up to a dozen fire fighters were in the brush working to put out the blaze.

The location in-between properties made this fire a potential threat to multiple residents – including two apartment buildings.

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PHOTO: Rick Thomas | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena

It’s unclear at the time of the initial report the cause.  Check back as will be updating this story.

The fire crews worked as a team in force to quickly get the fire out.

PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena

Fire officials questioned bystanders as they investigated the situation.

PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena
PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena
PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena
PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena
PHOTO: Eric Fabbro | SouthPasadenan.com News | Vegetation fire on Monterey Rd. in South Pasadena