Evacuations have been ordered for Oakridge Estates, Glenoak and the Foothill area due to the Saddleridge fire in Sylmar.
Los Angeles city and county firefighters were battling a fast-moving blaze in Sylmar on Thursday night that jumped the 210 Freeway and pushed toward the community, aided by Santa Ana winds, authorities said.
Evacuations have been ordered for Oakridge Estates, Glenoaks and the Foothill area. “If you live in that area, please just pack up and leave now,” Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department said during an interview with Fox 11. The California Highway Patrol shut down the 210 Freeway in both directions near the Yarnell Street offramp and 5 Freeway interchange.
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