Brush fire near 5 Freeway in Gorman burns more than 5,000 acres; hundreds evacuated

GORMAN, Calif. (KABC) -- A large brush fire broke out Saturday in Gorman in northern Los Angeles County, burning more than 5,000 acres and prompting evacuations.

The so-called Post Fire was reported at about 1:45 p.m. at Ralph's Ranch and Gorman School roads near the 5 Freeway. It's unclear where the fire started, but video from a parking lot in the area showed multiple cars burned.

The fire grew to 2,000 acres by 4:45 p.m., and 5,000 acres by late Saturday night and there were no containment lines.

No injuries were reported.

At least two structures were damaged, according to an update from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, but they're not considered a total loss.

The evacuation orders are for people living near the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road and surrounding areas. In addition, the 5 Freeway has been shut down in both directions at Quail Lake and Gorman Post Road.

County fire officials said about 1,200 people were evacuated from Hungry Valley park.

Fire in Hesperia

In Hesperia, an evacuation warning was issued for Arrowhead Equestrian Estates after a fire broke out in the area, burning at least 700 acres.

The blaze was first reported just after 6 p.m. near the 1800 block of Highway 173. The latest update from officials said the fire was pushing to the west with strong winds.

Fire in Agua Dulce

Meanwhile, county firefighters also battled a smaller brush fire that started at about 12:30 p.m. at Sierra Highway and Johnnie Drive in Agua Dulce.

The Los Angeles Fire Department also sent one of its helicopters to aid the county fire department, according to spokesman Brian Humphrey.

Saturday's high temperatures in Gorman was 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, but strong winds were forecast for the northern part of the county. Gusts of 45 mph were expected Saturday in the Santa Clarita Valley.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.