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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026Los Angeles

Brush fire contained near Castaic

A brush fire known as the 'Chloe Fire' burned 205 acres near Highway 126 in Val Verde on Wednesday. Emergency crews stopped the fire's forward progress by late evening, and no evacuations or injuries were reported.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Val Verde and Castaic areas were impacted by emergency response operations and potential smoke or traffic delays near Highway 126 and Chiquita Canyon Road.

Key Facts

  • The fire, named the 'Chloe Fire', burned a total of 205 acres.
  • Forward progress of the fire was stopped at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • The fire was reported to be 23% contained as of the last update.
  • Emergency crews were first dispatched to the scene around 4 p.m.
  • No evacuations were ordered for the surrounding area.
  • No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
  • The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Ventura County Fire Department collaborated on the response.

Who's Mentioned

locationChiquita Canyon Road“Location of the fire.”locationHighway 126“Location of the fire.”locationVal Verde“Area where the fire occurred.”organizationLos Angeles County Fire Department“Primary responding agency for the fire.”organizationVentura County Fire Department“Assisted in the response to the fire.”