Brush Fire Reported Near 710 And 210 Freeways In Pasadena

PASADENA, CA —A small brush fire in Pasadena led to the closure of a transition road between the northbound 710 and westbound 210 freeways Monday morning.

The fire was reported before 9 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning over the weekend for the Southland, as dry winds and elevated temperatures blow through the area — increasing the risk of wildfires.

A cause for the brush fire was not immediately known.

City News Service contributed to this report.