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Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire Near Castaic Lake

Los Angeles County Fire officials responded to a brush fire at a Castaic Lake campground Friday afternoon.


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SCVi Charter School students were at the scene working on a science project when the fire started, said Amber Raskin, SCVi Charter School and iLead Schools founder.

“It was part of a science experience, we went to shoot rockets up into the air. The school received a permit from the fire department and there was a fire extinguisher at the scene,” Raskin said. “We took other necessary precautions. I’m proud of our team for handling it so well.”

“We arrived on scene at 11:59 a.m.,” said Inspector Chris Reade. “The fire was about five acres but is now at 100 percent containment.”

The fire was reportedly burning grass near the 32000 block of Castaic Lake Drive.

The LACoFD officials originally called in helicopters to come in and drop water on the site but cancelled the call before they arrived, he said. A total of 115 firefighters are on scene.

No structures are threatened and no injuries have been reported, he said.

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Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire Near Castaic Lake

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  1. Will SCVi be paying for the firefighters?

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Jessica is an award-winning journalist, photographer, videographer and artist. She has worked with news organizations including NBC Los Angeles, KHTS AM 1220, and the Pierce College Roundup News. She is studying to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with an emphasis on Photojournalism and a minor in Communications at California State University, Northridge. She has studied and worked in many fields including filmmaking, journalism, studio photography, and some graphic design. She began her journalism journey at the Arroyo Seco Conquestador News Network and the Saugus High School News Network.