LOS ANGELES — A fast-moving brush fire near Castaic Lake grew to 1,000 acres and burned two outbuildings, while a separate blaze in San Bernardino prompted evacuations in one neighborhood Saturday as much of Southern California remained under a heat advisory.
The fire near the lake’s recreation area north of Santa Clarita prompted a voluntary evacuation, according to Richard Licon, an inspector with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire, fueled by tall grass, was moving into the Angeles National Forest, he said.
It is 10 percent contained, authorities said. Three water-dropping helicopters were assisting county and Angeles National Forest firefighters.
Meanwhile, a brush fire in the Wrightwood area of San Bernardino County prompted evacuations and at least one road closure, officials said. The fire started around 11:50 a.m. Saturday, said U.S. Forest Service spokesman Nathan Judy.
The initial danger prompted the evacuation of residents in the area, according to the San Bernardino County sheriff’s office. There have been no further evacuations, Judy said.
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise through next week as Southern California goes through a summer heat wave.