Brush fire burns 3,000 acres in Castaic area, prompting road closures and evacuations
(LA Times Religion)

A brush fire broke out in the Castaic area Saturday afternoon, tearing through 3,000 acres and threatening about 20 structures, authorities said. The Charlie fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. in the 31000 block of Charlie Canyon Road, according to the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff`s station....