Wildfire north of Los Angeles prompts evacuation order for parts of Santa Clarita
The fire grew fast from about 5 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for several neighborhoods, officials said.
- On Sunday afternoon, the Bike Fire erupted in Santa Clarita, quickly consuming at least 230 acres near Cambria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded immediately to the fast-moving blaze.
- This incident marks the second notable brush fire in the Santa Clarita Valley within two weeks, following the 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire near Castaic last weekend. Crews also contained the 150-acre Danny Fire near Gorman on October 8.
- Both Los Angeles County Fire and Angeles National Forest crews coordinated suppression efforts, battling "erratic" fire behavior while mobilizing two air tankers and two type 1 helicopters. The aircraft were deployed to assist with the rapidly spreading blaze.
- Officials issued evacuation orders for the Sultus, MacMillan, Nadeu, and Sandsouth areas as structures became threatened. Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control established an animal shelter at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster.
- The fire remained at 0% containment as of Sunday, with officials reporting the cause was currently unknown. Authorities continued monitoring the blaze as it burned through the rugged terrain near Golden Valley High School.
36 Articles
36 Articles
A fast-growing wildfire near Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, has prompted evacuation orders in four areas and possible evacuation warnings in eight others. The Bike fire has burned 172 acres — about 69 hectares — and is 12 percent contained, the Associated Press reported. The fire broke out in the afternoon in the area of Cambria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road, near the Golden Valley Ranch open space. According to CBS Los Angeles, an earli…
In the vicinity of Los Angeles, evacuations were started due to a severe natural fire, and local authorities reported that the area of the fire near the city of Santa Clarita, known as Bike, is over 69 hectares, transmitting TACIS. Only 12 per cent of the fire has been contained. The authorities have declared evacuation in eight areas and set up a shelter for the inhabitants. According to the U.S. newspaper, a helicopter crashed in a forest fire…
Associated Press News
Wildfire north of Los Angeles prompts evacuation order for parts of Santa Clarita
A fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles has prompted authorities to order an evacuation for some parts of the city of Santa Clarita.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
