Immediate evacuation orders issued as 50-acre brush fire breaks out in Sylmar
SUMMARY
A 50-acre brush fire broke out in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, on Tuesday night, prompting immediate evacuation orders. Reported around 10:10 p.m. near W. Yarnell Street, behind Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, the fire is spreading rapidly, with an entire mountainside ablaze, according to the California Highway Patrol. Evacuations were ordered for residents north of the I-210 Freeway from Roxford to the I-5/SR-14 Freeway split. In nearby Sun Valley, another fire ignited at a commercial building and spread to surrounding brush, temporarily closing parts of the I-5 Freeway. Firefighters are actively battling both blazes as officials warn of challenging conditions exacerbating the spread. These incidents add to the series of wildfires currently impacting Los Angeles County, stretching resources and prompting urgent responses. Residents are advised to follow evacuation orders and remain alert for further updates.
