Post Fire Wildfire Breaks Out Near Grapevine Area in Los Angeles County, Evacuation Orders Issued for Over 1,200 People

Gorman, Los Angeles County, California United States of America
Evacuation orders issued for over 1,200 people in communities near Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road, Hungry Valley SVRA recreation area and surrounding areas.
Firefighters from various departments working to contain the blaze. Cause under investigation.
Fire started near southbound lanes of Interstate 5 and spread to over 4,400 acres by late evening.
Post Fire broke out near Grapevine area in Los Angeles County on June 15, 2024.
Strong winds making it difficult for firefighters to contain the fire, evacuation orders remain in effect.
Post Fire Wildfire Breaks Out Near Grapevine Area in Los Angeles County, Evacuation Orders Issued for Over 1,200 People

A large wildfire named Post Fire broke out on Saturday, June 15, 2024, near the Grapevine area in Los Angeles County. The fire started around 1:48 p.m. and quickly spread to over 4,400 acres by late evening.

Evacuation orders were issued for communities near Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road, the Hungry Valley SVRA recreation area and surrounding areas due to the threat of the wildfire. Over 1,200 people were evacuated from these areas.

The fire started near the side of the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 and later jumped from a hillside behind a McDonald's restaurant onto an auto repair shop, destroying the building and many parked cars.

Firefighters from various departments including Los Angeles County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Ventura County Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service were working to contain the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Strong winds in the area were making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze and officials warned that high winds could cause the fire to spread rapidly.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for affected areas and residents are advised to stay away from the area until further notice.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Exact cause of the fire is currently unknown.
  • Size of the fire may change as more information becomes available.

Sources

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Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities evacuate 1,200 people

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Sunday, 16 June 2024 08:51
  • Unique Points
    • Wildfire spread over 3,600 acres near Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman, Los Angeles County
    • At least 1,200 people evacuated from Hungry Valley recreation area and Pyramid Lake reservoir
  • Accuracy
    • The fire grew to over 4,400 acres by 8:30 p.m.
    • Evacuation orders were in place for communities near Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road, the Hungry Valley SVRA recreation area and surrounding areas
    • The 5 Freeway had reopened but on and off-ramps at Quail Lake and Gorman Post Road remained closed
    • Castaic was placed on an Evacuation Warning due to expected high winds starting at 10 p.m.
    • The fire started near the side of the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway and later jumped from a hillside behind a McDonald's restaurant onto an auto repair shop, destroying the building and many parked cars
    • Containment of the fire was at zero percent by 11 p.m.
    • Several commercial properties were being threatened as over 250 firefighters continued battling the fire overnight
    • An evacuation warning was issued for Arrowhead Equestrian Estates after a separate fire broke out in Hesperia, burning at least 700 acres.
    • California Highway Patrol Fort Tejon advises drivers on Interstate 5 not to stop in the center median to take photos or videos.
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98%

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KTLA

KTLA News Austin Turner, Saturday, 15 June 2024 21:58
  • Unique Points
    • The Post Fire was first reported at around 1:48 p.m. and had grown to over 4,400 acres by 8:30 p.m.
    • Evacuation orders were in place for communities near Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road, the Hungry Valley SVRA recreation area and surrounding areas
    • The fire started near the side of the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway and later jumped from a hillside behind a McDonald’s restaurant onto an auto repair shop, destroying the building and many parked cars
  • Accuracy
    • Containment of the fire was at zero percent by 11 p.m.
    • Several commercial properties were being threatened as over 250 firefighters continued battling the fire overnight
    • No injuries were reported so far but several residents had been evacuated
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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96%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Brush fire near 5 Freeway in Gorman burns more than 5,000 acres; hundreds evacuated

ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Saturday, 15 June 2024 23:53
  • Unique Points
    • A large brush fire broke out on Saturday in Gorman, northern Los Angeles County.
    • No injuries were reported but at least two structures were damaged.
  • Accuracy
    • The Post Fire burned more than 5,000 acres.
    • At least 1,200 people evacuated from Hungry Valley recreation area and Pyramid Lake.
    • Evacuation orders were in place for communities near Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road, the Hungry Valley SVRA recreation area and surrounding areas.
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97%

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Evacuation orders issued due to wildfire on the Grapevine in Los Angeles County

ABC30 News Sunday, 16 June 2024 00:47
  • Unique Points
    • A wildfire named Post Fire started at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday near southbound Interstate 5 and Gorman Post Road in Los Angeles County.
    • Evacuation orders have been issued for people living near Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area and areas west of McDonalds on Gorman School Road.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A wildfire named Post Fire started at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday near southbound Interstate 5 and Gorman Post Road in Los Angeles County.[
    • The fire has burned at least 3,600 acres.
  • Deception (100%)
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97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Fast-burning fire prompts evacuations, freeway closure near Gorman

The Los Angeles Times Thomas Curwen Sunday, 16 June 2024 02:11
  • Unique Points
    • A fast-moving wildfire named Post started on Saturday afternoon along Interstate 5 near Gorman.
    • The fire had expanded to over 4,400 acres by late Saturday and was heading toward the town of Castaic.
    • An evacuation order was in effect from Gorman to just south of Pyramid Lake.
  • Accuracy
    • , The fire had expanded to over 4,400 acres by late Saturday and was heading toward the town of Castaic.
    • , An evacuation order was in effect from Gorman to just south of Pyramid Lake.
  • Deception (100%)
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