Evacuations lifted after fast-moving fire shuts down freeway in Santa Clarita Valley
4 years, 7 months ago

Evacuations lifted after fast-moving fire shuts down freeway in Santa Clarita Valley

LA Times  

A wildfire quickly mushroomed to 200 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley on Monday afternoon, triggering evacuations and forcing the closure of all lanes of the 14 Freeway before firefighters contained it to 130 acres. The Elsmere fire was first reported about 1:50 p.m. in the area of the northbound 14 and Newhall Avenue, and within half an hour had grown to 100 acres, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Shortly after, the San Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department announced that all evacuation orders had been lifted after an order was issued for all residents between between Dockweiler Drive and Newhall Avenue, and from Sierra Highway to Valle de Oro., Officials also issued an evacuation warning for the neighborhood north of Valle de Oro. The third lane on the northbound 5 Freeway north of State Route 138 is currently open, while the fourth lane remains closed, according to California Highway Patrol.

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Famed California Pacific Coast Highway reopens a month after wildfires tore through Los Angeles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Famed California Pacific Coast Highway reopens a month after wildfires tore through Los Angeles

The Independent  

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Pacific Coast Highway reopens nearly a month after devastating Southern California wildfires
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pacific Coast Highway reopens nearly a month after devastating Southern California wildfires

Associated Press  

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles wildfires in photos: Hughes fire prompts evacuations of over 50,000 after weeks of blazes

Hindustan Times  

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Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles

Huff Post  

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California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing
2 months, 1 week ago

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India TV News  

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Fast-moving Line fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino mountain towns
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast-moving Line fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino mountain towns

LA Times  

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Wildfire North Of Los Angeles Spreads As Authorities Evacuate 1,200 People
9 months ago

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Huff Post  

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Los Angeles Wildfire spreads, 1,200 people evacuated
9 months ago

Los Angeles Wildfire spreads, 1,200 people evacuated

Deccan Chronicle  

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Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities issue evacuation orders
9 months ago

Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities issue evacuation orders

The Independent  

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California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
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California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

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California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
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California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

Associated Press  

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Evacuation orders and road closures in effect Wednesday in Southern California
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Evacuation orders and road closures in effect Wednesday in Southern California

LA Times  

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Evacuation orders and road closures in effect Monday in Southern California
1 year, 1 month ago

Evacuation orders and road closures in effect Monday in Southern California

LA Times  

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Los Angeles freeway closed after arson fire set to fully reopen before Monday morning’s rush hour
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Associated Press  

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Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen next Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says
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Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen next Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says

The Independent  

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Fire that indefinitely closed vital Los Angeles freeway was likely arson, governor says
1 year, 4 months ago

Fire that indefinitely closed vital Los Angeles freeway was likely arson, governor says

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Fire closes major highway in Los Angeles
1 year, 4 months ago

Fire closes major highway in Los Angeles

Associated Press  

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California wildfires prompt evacuations amid heat wave

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Evacuation orders lifted as multiple wildfires burn in Northern California
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LA Times  

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Lake fire: Evacuation zones, road closures, shelters

LA Times  

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Tick fire in Santa Clarita Valley is burning homes and threatening neighborhoods
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LA Times  

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7 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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7 years, 5 months ago

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China Daily  

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1 killed, 20,000 evacuated by wildfires in Northern California
7 years, 5 months ago

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China Daily  

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8 years, 7 months ago

Wildfire near Santa Barbara burns 600 acres, prompting evacuations

LA Times  

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Photos Show Devastation Left By Wildfire Consuming Southern California
8 years, 7 months ago

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Huff Post  

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‘The most frightening thing’: 10,000 homes evacuated as Sand fire rages in Santa Clarita Valley
8 years, 7 months ago

‘The most frightening thing’: 10,000 homes evacuated as Sand fire rages in Santa Clarita Valley

LA Times  

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14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Valley is reopened after fire-related closure
8 years, 7 months ago

14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Valley is reopened after fire-related closure

LA Times  

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Santa Clarita fire: Hundreds evacuated as flames engulf 11,000 acre area around Los Angeles
8 years, 7 months ago

Santa Clarita fire: Hundreds evacuated as flames engulf 11,000 acre area around Los Angeles

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Raging wildfire spreads rapidly north of Los Angeles
8 years, 7 months ago

Raging wildfire spreads rapidly north of Los Angeles

Daily Mail  

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