Bike Fire forcing evacuations in Santa Clarita

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Santa Clarita brush fire forces evacuations

The "Bike Fire" spread to more than 200 acres near Santa Clarita.

Firefighters are working to contain a fire in the Santa Clarita area.

What we know:

The "Bike Fire" started near Camdria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road a little before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.

The fire was initially reported at 200 acres, but Cal Fire published an update saying it was 172 acres. At last check, 12 of the fire has been contained, according to Cal Fire's incidents page.

Evacuations and closures

The following Los Angeles County zones are under evacuation orders:

  • SCL-SULTUS
  • NADEU-A
  • SCL-SANDSOUTH-B
  • SCL-MACMILLAN

The following zones are under evacuation warnings:

  • SCL-NADEU-B
  • SCL-CRYSTALSPRINGS
  • SCL-WOODLAND
  • SCL-SANDSOUTH-A
  • LAC-E119-A
  • SCL-FAIROAKSRANCH
  • SCL-MEDLEYRIDGE
  • SCL-ROLLINGHILLS-B

Road closure

  • Placerita Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road

An evacuation shelter has opened up at the College of the Canyons at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is under evacuation.

This story was reported from Los Angeles.

The Source: This report used information provided by Cal Fire.

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