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The King Fire just north of Pyramid Lake off the 5 Freeway had grown to 577 acres and is now 40% contained as of Friday, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
Multiple evacuation warnings were issued early Thursday in response to the fire, which was first reported at 1 a.m.. A shelter in place order was issued at about 2 a.m. for residents near where the fire broke out.
It's unclear how the fire started.
Two recreational vehicles burned at the Pyramid Lake RV park.
Both aircraft and firefighters on the ground have been trying to keep the fire from jumping the 5 Freeway.
The freeway is closed between Lake Hughes Road and the State Route 138 in Castaic, though it's been reopening sporadically throughout the day.
The basics
- Acreage: 577 acres as of Thursday morning
- Containment: 40%
- Structures destroyed: None reported
- Deaths: None
- Injuries: None reported
- Personnel working on fire: Unknown
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Evacuation warnings
Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:
- CAS-PARADISERANCH
- GOR-E001
- GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY
- LAC-E005
Find the latest evacuation map here.
Road closures
- I-5 closed between Lake Hughes Rd and the SR-138 in Castaic.
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Fire resources and tips
Check out LAist's wildfire recovery guide.
If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
Prepare for the next disaster:
