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Valencia Brush Fire Breaks Out In Riverbed Near Bouquet Junction

A brush fire has broken out in Valencia, marking the second vegetation fire response in the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday afternoon, officials said.

BREAKING: A brush fire has broken out near Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. KHTS Reporter Michael Brown is live on scene.See More: http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/scv-emergency/santa-clarita-fire/valencia-brush-fire-breaks-out-in-riverbed-near-bouquet-junction-289386

Posted by KHTS Radio on Saturday, August 17, 2019

 

UPDATE: — 5:45 p.m. Forward progress has been stopped on the Parkwood Fire, which had grown to one acre in size. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials have containment of about 90 percent, according to Supervisor Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The Valencia fire, dubbed the Parkwood Fire, was first reported at about 5 p.m. Saturday near Bouquet Canyon Road near Valencia Boulevard, according to Supervisor Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“It is about one acre in heavy fuels,” Flores said.

Firefighters on scene predict the fire has the potential to reach about five acres, according to Fire officials.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations helicopters are overhead attacking the blaze from above, Fire officials said.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it is available.


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Valencia Brush Fire Breaks Out In Riverbed Near Bouquet Junction

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  1. Was this a homeless encampment fire?

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Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.