NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 1, 2026Los Angeles
Firefighters battling 'Chloe' wildfire near Castaic
Emergency crews are responding to a wildfire named 'Chloe' in the Val Verde community near Castaic. As of Wednesday evening, the fire has burned approximately 205 acres in a remote area.
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Residents in the Val Verde and Castaic areas may experience traffic delays or smoke impacts, though no evacuations have been ordered at this time.
Key Facts
- The fire was reported at 4:01 p.m. on Wednesday.
- The fire has burned approximately 205 acres as of 6 p.m.
- 95 firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaze.
- The fire is located near Highway 126 and San Martinez Grande Canyon Road.
- The fire is in a remote area off Chiquito Canyon Road, making access difficult for crews.
- No evacuation orders have been issued.
- No injuries have been reported.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Martinez Grande Canyon Road“Road near the fire's reported location.”locationVal Verde“The community where the fire is located.”other205“Number of acres burned.”organizationLos Angeles County Fire Department“The agency managing the fire response.”locationCastaic“The area near the wildfire.”other126“Highway near the fire's reported location.”otherChloe“The name assigned to the wildfire.”other95“Number of firefighters deployed.”