Pointe Fire: Firefighters save Santa Clarita neighborhood after fire erupts amid heat wave
Firefighters save Santa Clarita neighborhood
Firefighters worked swiftly to knock down a fire that threatened homes.
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Firefighters knocked down a fire in Santa Clarita that broke out Wednesday afternoon amid an ongoing brutal heat wave in Southern California.
What we know:
Los Angeles County fire authorities said the fire, dubbed the "Pointe Fire," broke out at 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway just after 1 p.m.
Structures were threatened in the area and an hour later, a second-alarm fire was requested. The fire was initially estimated to be five acres before it eventually grew to 52 acres.
The fire was fully contained in two days, Cal Fire said in its report.
Brush fire erupts in Santa Clarita
Firefighters were working to knock down a second-alarm fire in Santa Clarita that broke out amid a brutal heat wave.
EVACUATION WARNING
An evacuation warning was in place for residents along Centre Pointe Parkway in zone SCL-CARLBOYER before it was eventually lifted. "Prepare to leave if you live here or are nearby. Considering leaving now if you need more time to evacuate," officials said.
The area is located near the intersection of Golden Valley and Soledad Canyon Road.
In addition, Metrolink has been shut down from Newhall to Via Princessa.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Ready Los Angeles.