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Soledad Canyon Fire Threatens Homes, Bee Colony Evacuated
16 Jul
Summary
- Firefighters are battling the Pointe Fire, which has reached 33 acres.
- An evacuation warning is in effect for a specific zone in Santa Clarita.
- Officials are making efforts to protect a nearby bee colony from the flames.
A brush fire, dubbed the Pointe Fire, ignited in the Santa Clarita area on Wednesday afternoon, prompting urgent responses from Los Angeles County firefighters. The blaze quickly escalated, consuming approximately 33 acres and posing a threat to residential areas. An evacuation warning was issued for zone SCL-CARLBOYER, with residents seen evacuating their homes as smoke billowed over Soledad Canyon Road.
Nearly 200 firefighters are on the ground, supported by aerial water drops from two firehawks and two helitankers. Efforts are underway to establish a perimeter using a bulldozer and existing fire breaks. Notably, officials are actively working to protect a bee colony situated near the fire's edge. Metrolink train services have been suspended between Via Princessa and Newhall due to the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as it occurred during an extreme heat wave.
