Ridge Fire prompts freeway shutdown and evacuations near Gorman
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A fast-moving Ridge Fire in Los Angeles County jumped Interstate 5 near Gorman, prompting an Evacuation Order for Zone GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY-A and Evacuation Warnings for nearby zones as the blaze grew to about 1,100 acres with 0% containment. I-5 was closed in both directions (now reopened), and officials have mobilized additional resources (25 engines, 10 hand crews) while urging motorists along the I-5 corridor between Highway 138 and the county line to stay alert.
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