Fire officials are urging Santa Clarita residents to be prepared for the fast moving Hurst Fire amid intense wind storms.

As of 4:52 AM on Wednesday, January 8, the blaze has consumed approximately 500 acres, according to the Angeles National Forest Service. The fire reportedly ignited near the 210 Freeway and Yarnell Street.

Current Road Closures

Authorities have issued the following road closures due to fire activity:

• Westbound I-210 at Roxford Blvd: All lanes are closed. Transition roads from northbound and southbound I-5 to eastbound I-210 are also closed until further notice.
• Northbound and Southbound Old Road: Closed from Calgrove to San Fernando Road until further notice.

For the latest updates on road conditions and closures, visit the California Highway Patrol’s traffic website here.

Evacuation Orders

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

• LAC-E132-A: Areas near Weldon Canyon, Sunshine Canyon Landfill, and Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall and Sylmar.
• LAC-E132-B: Same regions as above.
• LOS-E001: Specific zone details pending.

An evacuation order indicates an immediate threat to life. Residents are urged to evacuate immediately and follow all instructions from law enforcement to ensure safety.

As of 8:00 AM today, there are evacuation warnings and orders related to the Hurst Fire that might impact you. Please see the map below, where yellow signifies an evacuation warning, and red signifies an evacuation order.

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings are in place for the following zones:

• SCL-CALGROVE
• SCL-NEWHALLPASS
• SCL-WILDWOOD
• SCL-ETERNAL

Warnings signify potential danger. Residents should prepare for evacuation, gather essential belongings, and consider leaving early if extra time is needed, especially for those with large animals.

Evacuation Centers

For those displaced by the fire, the following evacuation centers are available:

• Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
• Northridge Park: 10120 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324
• Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402

Be Prepared

Residents in affected areas are encouraged to review the LA County Fire Department’s evacuation preparedness brochure: Ready, Set, Go.

Additional resources on evacuation procedures can be found on the CalOES website: Evacuation Information.

For real-time updates, download the Genasys Protect app or visit here.

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