By Mary O’KEEFE

The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help with information concerning a fire that began on Sunday, Sept. 20 around 5 p.m. at mile marker 28 off the Angeles Crest Highway.

“The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” said Russ Tuttle, U.S. Forest Service patrol captain.

U.S. Forest Service is asking for anyone who may have seen a white pickup truck in the area of mile marker 28 around the time of the fire to call (747) 322-6574 or email [Crimestoppers] sm.fs.anflei@usda.gov.

“The only lead we have is that there was a white pickup truck that [exited] a turnout at a pretty fast pace immediately after the fire was reported,” Tuttle added.

The driver is of interest to the Forest Service; s/he may have seen something that is of interest.

This fire is a separate incident from the Bobcat Fire and was contained quickly. It was burning both sides of the road. Firefighters who were leaving the Bobcat Fire saw the flames and were able to quickly contain it.

U.S. Forest Service is asking the public to be vigilant and report anything that is out of the ordinary or is suspicious.