(UPDATE 6:18 p.m.) Forward progress of the Sand Fire has been stopped at one acre.

A brush fire, dubbed the Sand Fire, broke out in Canyon Country Wednesday by a country club, prompting a quick response by firefighters. 

Helicopter makes drop on fire.

At around 5:40 p.m. first responders received reports of a brush fire on Sand Canyon Road and Robinson Ranch Road in Santa Clarita, according to officials with the City of Santa Clarita. 

A brush fire has been reported off of Sand Canyon and Robinson Ranch Road. The fire is currently at 2.5 acres moving at moderate speed. Please continue to monitor this post for incoming updates. #SandIncident pic.twitter.com/9GXT3b2URd

— Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) July 21, 2022

The fire was located on the edge of a golf course at a country club in the area. 

Upon arrival firefighters discovered a fire of about one acre, beginning with a mulch pile fire. 

No structures are threatened as of 6 p.m. Wednesday. 

City officials are asking residents to avoid the area.

Robinson Ranch Country Club

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

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