CASTAIC (CBSLA) — Flames erupted in Castaic Thursday afternoon as multiple brush fires sparked through Southern California.
The brush fire was said to have started near the northbound 5 Freeway and Lake Hughes Road near Castaic.
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The approximately 20-acre fire burned at a rapid rate of spread burning at least one home and threatening others.
Views from SKY2 showed the roof of multiple homes burning.
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The 5 Freeway was closed at Hasley Canyon with drivers diverted to 126 westbound to the 101 Freeway as an alternate route. The 5 Freeway has since reopened.
The fires in Castaic and Val Verde were reported to be contained, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Santa Clarita Valley Station reported around 6 p.m.
Deputies were leaving the Castaic area to assist with the Tick Fire in Canyon Country.
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