A large brush fire broke out Saturday in Gorman, in northern Los Angeles County, burning at least 2,000 acres and prompting an evacuation order.
The fire was reported about 1:45 p.m. Saturday, burning 500 acres at Ralph’s Ranch and Gorman School roads, near the Golden State (5) Freeway, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Chris Little told City News Service.
It grew to 2,000 acres by 4:45 p.m.
The blaze was threatening structures and evacuations were ordered in the Hungry Valley and Gorman areas, although Little did not know the numbers yet.
ABC7 reported the fire may have started in a parking lot.
County firefighters were also battling a smaller brush fire that started about 12:30 p.m. at Sierra Highway and Johnnie Drive in Agua Dulce, he said. Resources are being sent to both fires.
The Los Angeles Fire Department also sent one of its helicopters to aid the county fire department, according to spokesman Brian Humphrey.
Saturday’s high temperature in Gorman was 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, but strong winds were forecast for the northern part of the county. Gusts of 45 mph were expected Saturday in the Santa Clarita Valley.