What had been a relatively tame fire season abruptly ended Wednesday as a brush fire exploded near Castaic, prompting evacuations and the complete closure of the 5 Freeway. As of 8 p.m., the Route Fire had scorched 4,600 acres of primarily dry grass and brush. Eight firefighters suffered heat-related injuries as crews struggled with not […]
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