Brush Fire Burns in Castaic Near Detention Center

Castaic, Los Angeles County, CA: The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of a brush fire on Friday, July 8, around 9:15 p.m. on the hillside near the 5 Freeway and Parker Road Exit in the unincorporated community of Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County.

When units arrived, the fire was located 1/4 mile south of Parker Road near the horse stables for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, near Pitchess Detention Center. The fire location was closest to the 26900 block of Tapia Canyon Road.

Firefighters have stopped the progression of the fire at approximately two acres at this time.

LACoFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

Video: Keith Johnson, Photojournalist / KNN