Public Safety
Danny Fire closes I-5 near Gorman and prompts evacuations
The fast-moving wildfire reached 141 acres Thursday evening, with an evacuation order and multiple warnings in effect near the Los Angeles–Kern county line.
The Danny Fire started near Interstate 5 and Smokey Bear Road at about 4:50 p.m., according to CAL FIRE. The incident was under unified command of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest.
Size: 141 acres
Containment: 0%
Road closure: I-5 and Highway 138 fully closed
Evacuation order and warnings issued
CAL FIRE listed zone GOR-E004-A under an evacuation order. Nine other zones in the Gorman, Hungry Valley and Los Angeles County areas were under evacuation warnings. Residents should use official emergency maps for the latest boundaries and instructions because conditions may change rapidly.
Fire officials reported that activity at the head of the fire was diminishing shortly before 6 p.m., but the blaze was still making small runs and crews were prioritizing structure defense along the left flank.
Freeway shut in both directions
NBC Los Angeles reported a hard closure on northbound I-5 at Smokey Bear Road and southbound I-5 at Highway 138. The fire’s cause remained under investigation.
Sources: CAL FIRE incident page → · NBC Los Angeles →