As per reports, the Danny Fire broke out at approximately 1609 hours local time (2309 hours UTC) on Thursday (08 October) beside northbound Interstate 05, south of State Route 138 and north of Smokey Bear Road, near the Los Angeles County and Kern County boundary in California.
• Initial estimates placed the fire at 50 acres, with a moderate rate of spread and nearby structures reportedly threatened. Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest crews reportedly escalated the response to a second alarm, deploying additional ground resources, fire trucks and helicopters.
• All northbound Interstate 05 lanes near State Route 138 were reportedly blocked. Reports of a closure in both directions through the Grapevine remain unverified, and no reopening time has been confirmed.
• The supplied Wireless Emergency Alert text records an evacuation warning from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 1650 hours local time (2350 hours UTC). It identifies areas south of Interstate 05 and State Route 138, east of the Los Angeles County boundary and north of Los Alamos Road, advising preparation to evacuate and early departure for people requiring additional time or moving livestock.
• Extreme heat is also affecting parts of Los Angeles County, increasing heat related health risks for outdoor personnel and potentially complicating firefighting operations.
Categories: Natural Disasters - Bushfires / Forest Fires
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