Fast-growing brush fire in Castaic causes evacuations, burns 47 acres
CASTAIC, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters battled a fast-growing brush fire in Castaic that resulted in evacuations after it threatened structures in the area Tuesday afternoon.
The Bert Fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. in the area of The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive and scorched at least 47 acres before forward progress was stopped at 4:05 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The terrain-driven blaze burned uphill underneath high-tension wires and threatened structures, fire officials said.
Ultimately, no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters will remain in the area to put out hotspots.
No further details were immediately known. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
