A 32.8-acre brush fire near Copper Hill early Friday is now 85 percent contained.
Crews will be mopping hot spots through the night for the fire which is believed to have been caused by power lines arching, said Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.
“The Newhall Fire” was reported at 7:12 a.m. at Newhall Ranch Road and Copper Hill Drive in Santa Clarita.
The fire is detached from any structures in the area. It is adjacent to Southern California Edison property in the 25000 block of Rye Canyon Road, according to Fire Department spokeswoman Stephanie English.
“Our main threat is the gas fields right there in that dirt lot next to Wal-Mart,” said Joey Napoli of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, noting there are wires to the east of the fire associated with the Edison property.
“Winds are really high and very dynamic and shifting,” English said.
Brush fire at SR-126 and I-5. No lanes affected at this time, but be aware for detours and smoke, according to an online report from the Sheriff’s Department.
Seventeen L.A. County Fire engines are on scene, in addition to multiple helicopters and two water tankers. Eight to 10 camp crews have also been deployed due to the high winds, according to English.
Deputies were not conducting any mandatory evacuations in the area as of 8:30 a.m. but the Albert Einstein Academy and L.A. Fitness reportedly voluntarily evacuated around 8:30 a.m., according to witnesses.
Individual businesses and schools may be implementing voluntary evacuations based on their own discretion, according to Sgt. Maurizi of the SCV Sheriff’s Station.
Witnesses have also reported several streets in the area are being blocked off by deputies, so individuals and parents are currently unable to get through to businesses and schools.
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66 Comments
Henry Martinez click the link and read the story
Wow babe
And that’s where I’ll be later
Be careful out there my old Saugus neighbors…
Strong wind
Kyle Griffin
Malissa Logan Monroe
I knew something was burning.
Valerie Skusa
Curt Hurst
Wow
Edwin Marroquin
Michelle James
Benjamin Scott Cook
Crap
Stephanie Marie Garcia
Patricia Lawler Calderon
Darla Stringer Gottfried
Need air attack and air tankers?
Is walmart around there closed?
No it’s open!
Thank you
Oh no, be safe!
Cheryl Cameron
Be safe.
Sean
Efrain Aguilera
Not good
Tianna Lopez
Can you see it by your house
Tianna Lopez idk
Jorge Fernandez-Martinez okay babe
Pam Ludwig
Nova Stanley
Angel Benitez
Eric Martinez
Alyxandria Rice Pomerleau right next to work
Did they evacuate?!
Oh that’s not good
Is this today?
Is the fire out?
Yes it’s out
Thank you!
Ian Emilie & Judi
radio report about 15 min ago said they had it surrounded, 15 acres. Only Einstein voluntarily evactuated. good news.
Ezequiel Leon
Anjelica Glosup you guys ok?
Not good… I can smell the fire from North Hills
Ron Kightlinger
Explains all the sirens we’ve been hearing. Norma Zepeda
That explains it all..
I drove thru there an hour ago and there was no smoke and I only saw one helicopter
Justin
Can Smell it strongly in San Fernando. . Praying for those that live,around the area
Karla
Debbie Gardner I’m sure you saw this by now but you were right!
A.z. Jarrous
John & Jackie Ogg if I remember correctly your home butts up against these hills. I hope you are all right. Kate look how brown it is already. We are just getting green up here.
Right down the way from my work. Pretty scary stuff.
Juan Lopez
I just saw that on the news
Ian, Emilie & Judi
Bellevue Wildfire
GREAT JOB GETTING IT OUT SO QUICKLY!!!!!!
That’s no ordinary Gas Field. That is SoCal
Gas’ primary storage reservoir now that
Aliso Canyon is off line.