Crews Contain Brush Fire That Prompted Elementary School Evacuation In Santa Clarita
SANTA CLARITA (CBLSA) — Crews were able to quickly contain a brush fire that erupted in Santa Clarita Wednesday afternoon, threatening homes and a nearby school.
The approximately nine-acre fire was reported just after 1 p.m. off 21500 block of Deputy Jake Drive.
Michael McGrath Elementary School students were evacuated to Newhall Elementary School. Parents were asked to reunite and pick-up kids at Newhall Elementary.
Los Angeles County Fire was on scene working to combat flames.
Forward progress of the fire was stopped around 1:45 p.m., according to L.A. County Fire.
All evacuation orders were being evaluated shortly before 2 p.m.
