Brief
Danny fire forces evacuations and I‑5 closure near Gorman
The Danny fire grew to 140 acres, prompting a 7% containment status and road closures on the Grapevine stretch of I‑5.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Firefighters battled the Danny fire, a brush blaze that ignited Thursday near the Grapevine in Gorman, California, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The department reported a 10‑acre fire at about 5 p.m., issuing an evacuation order for an area bounded by Old Ridge Road and Interstate 5 near Bald Mountain by 5:45 p.m. By 6:45 p.m., Cal Fire said the fire had burned roughly 140 acres and was 7% contained.
California Highway Patrol Sgt. Christian Stevens said the 5 Freeway was closed in both directions from about 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. because smoke reduced visibility, with some lanes reopening after the closure.
Evacuation warnings also covered the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Key facts
- The Danny fire started near the Grapevine in Gorman on Oct. 8, 2026. (latimes.com)
- By 6:45 p.m. the fire had burned about 140 acres and was 7% contained. (latimes.com)
- I‑5 was closed in both directions from roughly 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. due to smoke. (latimes.com)
- Evacuation orders covered an area between Old Ridge Road and Interstate 5 near Bald Mountain. (latimes.com)
- The cause of the fire is under investigation. (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Fast-moving Danny fire prompts evacuations in Gorman, closes stretch of the I-5”
