Brush Fire Prompts Response From Firefighters Near Santa Clarita

A brush fire on the 5 Freeway prompted a response from firefighters Wednesday morning near Santa Clarita, and was held to a half acre..

The brush fire, dubbed the Ridge Fire, was first reported to firefighters around 10:10 a.m. Wednesday on the southbound 5 Freeway near Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, said Jon Matheny, an inspector for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
As of 10:30 a.m., the Castaic brush fire has burned a half acre withforward progression of the fire stopped, according to Fire officials.

Ridge Route Road is expected to temporarily be closed in both directions near Lake Hughes Road, according to Fire officials.

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

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