LAFD arson investigators Robert Williams, left, and Joe Sanchez examine the scene of the brush fire that broke out early Wednesday in the Sepulveda Pass and threatened homes near Bel-Air. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
LAFD firefighter Ralph Hester from Engine 69 puts out hot spots as firefighters work to contain a brush fire that broke out in the Sepulveda Pass. Firefighters were able to stop forward progress of the blaze at about 50 acres. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
L.A. County hand crews arrive to contain a brush fire that broke out after midnight in the Sepulveda Pass. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
L.A. County firefighters at the scene of a brush fire that broke out after midnight in the Sepulveda Pass, threatening homes near Bel-Air. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
