Firefighters and emergency responders were kept busy Wednesday after thunderstorms and  lightning caused mudslides and five fires in the Santa Clarita Valley.

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The several brush fires were caused caused by lightning from a passing storm cell, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department news release. Most were quickly knocked down by Los Angeles County firefighters.

“All of the fires were lightning strike-related,” said LACoFD Spokesperson Stephanie English.  “Today, we have strike teams in the valley in case that type of weather occurs again. We have lots of extra firefighters and extra engines.

“Keep an eye out, don’t hesitate to call 911. Calling 911 is always the best place to start if you see smoke, it’s better that we investigate it early and get on it.”

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A Flash Flood warning has been issued for the northern part of the Santa Clarita Valley,  the Antelope Valley and parts of the Los Angeles County mountain ranges.

Rainfall of about one to two inches per hour is possible.

There is also an excessive heat warning in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. with maximum temperatures reaching 98-107 degrees.

Previous Story: Lightning Strikes Cause Several Santa Clarita Valley Brush Fires

There were three fires burning in the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday — the ‪‎Hopper Fire‬, ‪the ‎Wayside Fire‬ and ‪Fore Bay Fire‬ which were all being referred to as the ‎Lake Complex‬.

The Hopper Fire was at seven acres, the Wayside Fire was measured at five acres and the Fore Bay Fire was measured at three acres, according to the LACoFD.

There was also a tree that had caught on the 28100 block of Wellston Drive,  said Cheryl Sims, supervising fire dispatcher for the LACoFD. The tree was struck by lightning.