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SYLMAR (CNS) - The Hurst Fire in Sylmar has burned more than 500 acres with no containment, firefighters are reporting Wednesday.
The blaze was reported around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at 5986 Yarnell St. and within a half-hour had burned more than 100 acres, Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said.
It grew in size to 500 acres by 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Immediate evacuation was ordered for the area north of the Foothill (210) Freeway from Roxford Street to the Golden State (5) and Antelope Valley (14) Freeway split, according to the LAFD.
Evacuation warnings are in effect for areas of Santa Clarita, along Calgrove Boulevard and the Newhall Pass, Wildwood and Eternal Valley, according to Cal Fire.
The eastbound Foothill Freeway in Sylmar is closed and the connector to the southbound Golden State Freeway is closed. The Antelope Valley (14) Freeway is closed.
Evacuation centers have been set up in Pacoima, Northridge and Panorama City. They are at the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. in Pacoima; Northridge Park, 10120 Reseda Blvd. in Northridge; and Sepulveda Recreation Center, 8825 Kester Ave. in Panorama City.
For the evacuation of large animals, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank is available, according to the LAPD.
