The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District announced funding awardees Tuesday morning, with most being in communities that lack open space or parks – totaling 13 projects.

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:27 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Thirteen cities received grants for $2 million or less across the great to develop an estimate 623 acres of additional green space.

Through voter-approved Measure A, Los Angeles County is now expanding its parkland and open space with $17 million in public grants.

The round of funding from Measure A will add 623 acres of green space, marking LA County Regional Park and Open Space District’s largest parkland expansion.