A brush fire dubbed the Rush Fire was reported and quickly contained in Agua Dulce, east of Santa Clarita on Sunday afternoon.

At around 2 p.m Sunday first responders received reports of a brush fire on Sierra Highway north of Escondido Canyon Road, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). 

The fire was reported to be near the northbound 14 Freeway. 

Upon arrival firefighters found the brush fire to be a quarter acre and is being held by the road, according to initial reports. 

As of 2:19 p.m the fire was reported to be at an acre and a half. At 2:20, according the fire’s forward progress was stopped and the fire has been contained.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available.

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