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Evacuation Orders For 349-Acre King Fire In Lancaster Lifted, No Injuries Reported

LANCASTER (CBSLA) - The Los Angeles County Fire Department tweeted that it has stopped forward progress in the 349-acre King Fire, and that crews will remain on the scene to manage hotspots and strengthen containment lines.

No injuries have been reported, though some structures and property were damaged in the blaze.

According to the LA County Sheriff's Department, evacuation orders have been lifted for  for residents living within the boundaries defined by West Avenue I to West Avenue J and 70th Street West to 80th Street West.

The two-alarm, so called King Fire, was reported around 3:15 p.m. near  90th Street W/W Avenue K in Lancaster. Approximately 200 firefighters battled the blaze from both the ground and air.

According to LA County Fire, the brusher was in an an area with scattered structures.

 

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