Whites Fire Breaks Out Near Todd Longshore Park

The Whites Fire broke out in Canyon Country near Todd Longshore Park Tuesday, prompting a response from firefighters.

Update: (3:11 p.m.) Forward progress has been stopped on the Whites Fire, which is being held at one acre, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

**UPDATE** Forward progress has stopped. The #WhitesFire was held at one acre. #LACoFD

— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) January 19, 2021

Original story: The brush fire, dubbed the Whites Fire, was first reported to firefighters around 2:35 p.m. on the 28150 block of Whites Canyon Road near Todd Shorelong Park in Canyon Country, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“We are responding to reports of a small brush fire,” Lua said.

The fire is currently burning in medium fuels with structures threatened, according to Fire officials.

Southbound Whites Canyon Road was blocked at Steinway Street as of 2:50 p.m. Tuesday.

No evacuations were underway as of 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

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

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