A third wildfire, named the Hurst fire, has ignited in the Sylmar neighborhood located just northwest of San Fernando, as reported by CAL Fire, the state's fire department. The fire has rapidly spread across 100 acres of land, prompting an immediate evacuation order for the area north of the 210 freeway from Roxford to the Interstate 5-14 split, also known as the Newhall Pass interchange.
The Hurst fire is situated between two other ongoing fires, namely the Palisades and Eaton fires, but at a more northern latitude. This latest blaze adds to the challenges faced by firefighters and residents in the region, as multiple wildfires continue to pose a threat to communities and natural landscapes.
