Brush fire in Castaic shuts down some 5 Freeway lanes, prompts evacuation warning
A brush fire near the 5 Freeway in Castaic has shut down some lanes and prompted an evacuation warning, authorities say.
A brush fire near the 5 Freeway in Castaic has shut down some lanes and prompted an evacuation warning, authorities say.
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An evacuation warning was issued Monday due to a brush fire burning in the Castaic area off the 5 Freeway. The fire was reported just after 4:15 p.m. and grew to 19 acres with a moderate rate of speed, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The blaze broke out north of Templin Hi...
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