Brush fire near Castaic Lake now 60% contained
A brush fire near Castaic Lake was 60% contained after burning nearly 600 acres Friday, officials said.
The blaze reached the northern shore of the lake, which acted as a “natural fire break,” said Inspector Keith Mora of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The lake was also enabling firefighters to use boats to “lob water” on the flames, he said.
On Friday, Northlake Hills Elementary School and several homes were threatened by the flames, leading officials to temporarily lock down the school and evacuate 19 homes.
Students were dismissed about 2:30 p.m. after the lockdown was lifted, and evacuation orders were rescinded about 4:40 p.m.
No injuries have been reported from the fire, which began about 1:30 p.m. Friday.
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