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Santa Clarita Bike Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Los Angeles County

The fire was first reported around 1 p.m. local time on Sunday and had burned approximately 40 acres by 1:50 p.m.

Santa Clarita Bike Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Los Angeles County

The Bike Fire, a wildfire burning in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, has expanded to approximately 75 acres. This rapidly spreading fire is threatening structures in the areas of Pineview Road, Mountain Park Road, Falter Road, and Pacy Street, according to the helicopter coordinator (HLCO). The fire was initially reported around 1 p.m. on Sunday and had already consumed about 40 acres by 1:50 p.m. The Genasys evacuation map indicates that evacuation warnings have been issued for specific zones.

Officials warned that the fire could potentially grow to 150-200 acres within the next hour, prompting a third-alarm response from responders.

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