CASTAIC (CBSLA) – SigAlert was issued in response to a wildfire off Interstate 5, north of Castillac, with southbound lanes on Vista Del Lago and northbound lanes on Templin Highway closed for an unknown period of time.
Bushfires along Insterstate 5, north of Castaic, have been dubbed #RouteFire. September 11, 2021.
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations Division assists National Forest Service firefighting crews in Los Angeles with what’s called the #RouteFire.
The Santa Clarita Valley Police Department tweeted that the fire is now 50 acres with structures threatened.
It is currently unclear how the fire started.
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A second alert brush fire is currently active on Templin Highway/5 Fwy, reported on 50 acres with hulls at risk. At this time, SB I-5 at Vista Del Lago Rd & NB I-5 is closed in Templin Hwy. Please plan your travel accordingly and keep an eye on this post for updates. pic.twitter.com/uC2qmqq1TX
– SCV Sheriff (SCVSHERIFF) September 12, 2021
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