By admin GORMAN, Calif. (KABC) — Fire crews are battling a fast-moving brush fire in Gorman near the Los Angeles County-Kern County line, triggering evacuation warnings for some residents and a freeway closure.
Read more Brush fire spreads toward 5 Freeway in Gorman, fire crews say
The estimated 100-acre Ridge Fire is burning on W. Gorman Post Road, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. It was first reported just after 3 p.m. Friday.
Fire officials say the fire is rapidly spreading down the hill and toward the 5 Freeway. California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, closing all northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway between Smokey Bear Road and SR-138.
Not long after the SigAlert was issued, the fire jumped to the other side of the 5 Freeway with winds in the area.
Read more Big Bear eagle Jackie remains critical, back in ICU after condition worsened overnight
Kern County issued an evacuation warning for zone KRN-545. Residents in the area are being asked to prepare to leave.
L.A. County also issued evacuation warnings for zones GOR-E001-A and GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY-A.
Read more LAUSD prepares to implement strict limits on students’ screen time
This is a breaking report. Come back to this page for updates.