The so-called Elsmere Fire began about 1:30 p.m. near the northbound side of the freeway at Newhall Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, forcing the California Highway Patrol to close all southbound lanes.
No injuries were immediately reported.
‼️ADVISORY: BRUSH FIRE. EVACUATIONS being called between Dockweiler & Newhall Ave up to Valle del Oro. #ElsmereFire #Newhall pic.twitter.com/w3H8WblmEC
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) August 3, 2020
An evacuation order was issued for residents and buildings between Dockweiler Drive and Newhall Avenue, and from Sierra Highway up to Valle de Oro, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. An evacuation warning was in effect for the neighborhood north of Valle de Oro.
All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted as of 3:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Department said.
After initially reporting an acreage of 200 acres, the Los Angeles County Fire Department downgraded the size of the fire zone to 130 acres.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
#ElsmereFire Current road closures:
— Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) August 3, 2020
14 freeway closure remains in effect.
Placerita Canyon from Sand Canyon west to the 14.
Sierra Highway between Newhall and Golden Valley.
Golden Valley is open. #SantaClarita pic.twitter.com/ZTq0M4yDDe