Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities issue evacuation orders

GORMAN, California – Authorities issued evacuation orders Saturday as a wildfire in Los Angeles County spread thousands of acres near a major highway and threatened nearby structures, officials said.

The blaze being called the Post Fire has burned more than 3,600 acres (5.6 square miles or 14.5 square kilometers) near Interstate 5 in Gorman, which is about 62 miles (100 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Angeles, according to the California Dept. Forestry and Fire Protection. The flames started around 1:45 p.m., authorities said.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment on evacuations, whether there were reports of injuries and the latest size of the fire. An investigation is ongoing.