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Evacuation orders, warnings issued as fast-moving brush fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Gorman

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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A brush fire is burning in Gorman, near the border of Los Angeles County and Kern County. The fire is moving quickly and has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for the area. As a result of the fire, the 5 Freeway has been shut down.

Crews are working to battle the blaze. Further information about the fire and evacuation orders can be found through local news sources, including ABC7 Los Angeles.

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Category: safety · Published: August 7, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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