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Evacuation orders, warnings issued for fast-moving fire burning in Santa Clarita
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The Tasha Fire broke out near Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway in Santa Clarita shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and rapidly grew to about 10 acres by evening.
- Immediate evacuation orders were issued for the SCL-ETERNAL and SCL-WILDWOOD zones due to the threat to life, while evacuation warnings were given for several surrounding areas advising residents to prepare to leave.
- Firefighting efforts involve coordination between Los Angeles County Fire, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Angeles National Forest, with crews reportedly making good progress in containment.
- The cause of the Tasha Fire remains under investigation, with officials suggesting it may have been ignited by a firework.
