Los Angeles, Ca
Fire near 5 Freeway in Gorman threatens structures, forces evacuations
A rapidly growing third alarm fire near the 5 Freeway in Gorman is threatening structures and forcing evacuation orders, according to authorities.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fire was reported at 1:48 p.m. As of 2:40 p.m., it was spread across 500 acres.
The fire was reported to be on the side of the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway, though the department said the freeway was not on fire.
Structures were being threatened and evacuations were in place, though it wasn’t immediately clear which structures and what specific areas were evacuated, and whether any containment had been made.
Gorman is a small unincorporated area in northwest L.A. County and is a common stopping place for food and gas along the 5 Freeway.
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