California's Anaheim Hills Brush Fire Partially Contained

November 25, 2009 1:55 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Firefighters are using a highway as a containment line in a fierce brush fire that was fueled by gusty winds overnight. The fire located in Anaheim Hills has residents bracing for a possible evacuation should the wind direction change.

According to officials the fire began late Tuesday night on the east side of the 241 Toll Road. News of the blaze prompted officials to dispatch a Firehawk helicopter for night water drops. Additional reinforcements were also called in to aid in putting out the fire and 200 firefighters are working at the scene. Currently the blaze is approximately 15 percent contained.

Winds at 15 to 25 mph from the northeast are pushing the fire away from residential development areas. So fears of mass destruction for the time being have been assuaged however officials have told residents to have an evacuation plan ready should they need to leave quickly.

The fire has been moving its way up the hills in the area and The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Orange County and other portions of Southern California. Winds are also expected to gust as high as 50 mph. The fire is currently being investigated to see what caused the flame to begin.