Los Angeles Area Fire
The major media woke up to the fire season as one popped up near them in Los Angeles County. CNN is even doing their own reporting on the Crown Fire
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Hundreds of firefighters battled a third wildfire in the Los Angeles area early Friday as two more raged within 60 miles of one another.
The latest — known as the Crown Fire — has ignited more than 5,000 acres, fire officials said.
About 500 firefighters were at the scene, with mandatory evacuations in effect for nearly 2,000 residences.
Areas affected included some parts of Leona Valley, Ritter Ranch, Anaverde and Palmdale in northern Los Angeles County.
This morning’s update by LA County Fire at 10 AM CDT reports 8,000 acres burned with 5% containment. All of the evacuations have been lifted
