LIVE: Palos Fire burning down homes in La Habra Heights of LA County

Published September 14, 2026 3:24 PM PDT

Heartbreaking aerial footage captures the moment homes in the La Habra Heights were caught in a spreading brush fire.

What we know:

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a call of the "Palos Fire" near the intersection of Lupin Hill Road and Las Palomas Drive in La Habra Heights a little after 2:30 p.m. PT on Monday, September 14.

SkyFOX spotted at least two homes getting caught in the spreading fire.

At last check, the fire had extended to 12 acres, according to Cal Fire. 

Evacuations and closures

An evacuation warning has been issued for the following Los Angeles County zones:

  • LAC-E613-B
  • LAC-E615-B
  • LAC-E618-B
  • LHH-772-A

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is unknown as of 3 p.m., Monday.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with FOX 11 News for the latest.

The Source: This report used information provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

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