The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A fire consumed about five acres of brush Thursday in Griffith Park, the sprawling wilderness area in the middle of the city that still bears the scars of a major wildfire a year ago.

The blaze, which started near a trail, was first reported at 3:38 p.m and was declared contained about three hours later, said Fire Department spokesman Lauren DeRosier.

About 100 firefighters and three helicopters fought the fire, which burned west and downhill from the landmark Griffith Observatory, but progressed slowly through inaccessible terrain.

One park ranger suffered a minor injury.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

A little over a year ago, a fierce wildfire roared through hundreds of acres in the park and forced evacuations in adjacent neighborhoods.

Griffith Park lies across 4,100 rugged acres between Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley.