SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) — Firefighters increased containment of a wildfire burning in the Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita to 48% on Sunday as evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect, authorities said.
The Bouquet Fire was first reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Bouquet Canyon Road and Quarry Road in the Angeles National Forest.
The fire was burning at a rapid rate of spread, triggering evacuation orders and warnings for several Los Angeles County zones. Within just a couple of hours, the fire ballooned to 710 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) – Angeles National Forest.
Then by 6:55 p.m., the fire had grown to at least 1,000 acres, according to the Cal Fire incidents page.
By later Saturday night, fire crews began to get the blaze under control. On Sunday morning, the fire was 40% contained and measured at 1,048 acres. Then later Sunday evening, containment grew to 48%.
Los Angeles County firefighters battled the flames from the air and the ground. AIR7 video from Saturday shows flames blazing through the mountainous terrain, while video from Sunday shows a calmer scene. Still, water drops continued in the area.
Evacuation orders remain in place for the following zones, meaning there is a lawful order for residents in the area to leave now:
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Evacuation warnings are in place for the following zones, meaning there is a potential threat to life and/or property, and residents should prepare to leave:
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Video from the area shows a large plume of smoke rising in the air above the mountains on Saturday. Smoke remained in the area on Sunday, with firefighters battling flare-ups.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a Wildfire Smoke Advisory for areas surrounding Santa Clarita.
Firefighters were braving dangerous, triple-digit heat as they tried to bring the flames under control.
In addition to neighborhoods near the flames, there is also a film studio nearby. Blue Cloud Ranch is about 250 acres and has been used in films such as “Iron Man” and “American Sniper.”
An evacuation shelter was established at the Castaic Sports Complex Community Room on Castaic Road. Small pets are welcome.
Bouquet Canyon Road at Vasquez Canyon Road is closed, according to California Highway Patrol – Newhall.
Officials with the Angeles National Forest say the last time the area experienced a wildfire was about 20 years ago.
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