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Pointe Fire burns near Bowman High School in Santa Clarita
A view of the Pointe Fire in Santa Clarita on July 15, 2026.
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The forward progress of a brush fire in Santa Clarita Wednesday afternoon was halted hours after it was first reported at 1:40 p.m., prompting an evacuation warning.
The Pointe Fire had burned approximately 58 acres as of around 4 p.m. since it sparked earlier in the afternoon, according to CalFire.
The evacuation warning applies to the area around Center Pointe Parkway, south of Soledad Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road. A reunification center has been opened at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita.
The fire at one point was burning close to a number of homes and other structures, including Bowman High School. At least two helicopters were assisting in firefighting efforts.
Metrolink trains were also temporarily shut down between Via Princessa and Newhall Avenue.
Crews battle Pointe Fire near Santa Clarita residential area, evacuation warnings issued https://t.co/apixwbroLu
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The basics
- Acreage: 58 acres as of 4 p.m. Wednesday
- Containment: 32%
- Structures destroyed: None reported
- Deaths: None
- Injuries: None
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Evacuation map and orders
Up to date evacuation information for L.A. County can be found here
Evacuation warnings are in effect for the following zone:
- SCL-CARLBOYER
Authorities say those in the evacuation warning zone should be prepared to evacuate, and those who require additional time to evacuate should leave immediately.
Evacuation shelters
- Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita
Public transit closures
- Metrolink trains were shut down between Via Princessa and Newhall Avenue.
What we know so far
The Pointe Fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at about 1:40 p.m. in the city of Santa Clarita. It's currently 0% contained, but forward progress was halted at 4 p.m., according to L.A. County firefighters.
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