Gorman Fire reaches 500 acres, evacuations underway

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were battling a major fire in Gorman that could reach 1,000 acres Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials.

The fire was first reported around 1:50 p.m. Saturday and quickly grew, reaching 500 acres, “with a potential of 1,000 acres.” [acres]said Ed Pickett, fire dispatch supervisor for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Structures were threatened and evacuations were underway from the Hungry Valley Campground on the west side of Interstate 5, he added.

Additional evacuation orders are in effect as of 2:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Office.

Pickett could not provide any additional information regarding the bushfire.

This is breaking news and more information will be provided as it becomes available.