Route Fire: 2 firefighters hurt, 5 Freeway reopens in Castaic after fire jumps freeway
5 Freeway near Castaic reopens after fire jumps freeway
Firefighters were making progress on a wildfire that jumped across the 5 Freeway and spread across dry hillsides while a new blaze forced residents in the Castaic area to evacuate. Two firefighters were injured while battling the blaze, officials said.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters Monday were making progress on a wildfire that jumped across the 5 Freeway and spread across dry hillsides. Two firefighters suffered burn injuries while battling the blaze, officials said.
The "Route Fire" sparked Saturday evening near the 5 Freeway at the Templin Highway off-ramp, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The fire stretched to more than 464 acres and was 95% contained.
ROAD CLOSURES:
The California Highway Patrol temporarily shut down the southbound 5 Freeway at Vista Del Lago Road and northbound lanes at Templin Highway. Just after 9 p.m., two lanes were reopened in both directions, Caltrans reported.
All lanes reopened by Monday morning.
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