A brush fire has prompted a response from firefighters Thursday afternoon north of Castaic as a result of a possible lightning strike.
The brush fire, dubbed the Smokey Fire, was first reported around 1:50 p.m. Thursday in the 4000 block of Three Points Road in Pine Canyon, said Craig Little, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Smokey Fire Knocked Down
Firefighters have stopped forward progress, and all units have been released, according to L.a. County Fire officials.
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The blaze was started from a lightning strike in the area, according to initial reports.
as of 2:15 p.m., the fire in Pine Canyon is at about a half acre burning in a canyon, according to County Fire officials.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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At least it wasn’t another fire caused by Vagrants!