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Bouquet Fire near Santa Clarita burns 1,048 acres; evacuation orders remain in effect
The Bouquet Fire in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita has burned 1,048 acres and is 48% contained; mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect as extreme heat continues through Thursday.
Why it matters
A fast-moving wildfire in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita has burned 1,048 acres and forced mandatory evacuations, with orders still in effect on Monday (Oct. 5). The Bouquet Fire was first reported around 2:30–3:19 p.m. Saturday near Bouquet Canyon Road and Quarry Road, and exploded from 20 acres to about 1,000 acres in under 3.5 hours, fuelled by extreme heat, dry vegetation and low humidity.
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An afternoon wind shift on Saturday pushed the flames toward structures along Bouquet Canyon Road, triggering mandatory evacuation orders for zones LAC-E018, LAC-E030-B and LAC-E031-A. Surrounding neighbourhoods remain under evacuation warnings. A shelter is open at the Castaic Sports Complex Community Room, 31230 Castaic Road in Castaic, where small pets are welcome.
As of Monday the fire was 48% contained, with crews working from the air and ground; fixed-wing aircraft were briefly grounded Saturday evening because of poor visibility. Bouquet Canyon Road is closed at Vasquez Canyon Road, and parts of the nearby Rowher Flat and Drinkwater off-highway vehicle areas are shut.
The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the Los Angeles County coast and valleys through 8 p.m. Thursday, with valley highs near 106°F (41°C), and a smoke advisory covers the Santa Clarita Valley and the I-5 corridor. Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents near the fire to follow evacuation orders. The cause remains under investigation.
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