A brush fire has charred more than 200 acres of land in Castaic, slowing traffic and threatening a nearby school.
The fire broke out around 1:30 PM prompting authorities to place Northlake Hills Elementary on lockdown for an hour.
The blaze shut down lanes of Interstate 5 and nearby streets as flames moved through the area.
Fire crews have made good progress in protecting the school as sustained winds fanned the blaze.
As of 3:20 p.m. all Northlake Hills Elementary School students have left the campus including Sunshine Daycare-bound students.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for 19 homes along Elk Ridge Road and Vista Point Place in Castaic.
More updates to come.
Castaic Brush Fire Burns Near Northlake Hills School
