Santa Clarita fire forces evacuations, halts Metrolink

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita on Wednesday afternoon, July 15, 2026, threatening homes, forcing evacuations, and disrupting rail service as it burned amid extreme heat. Dubbed the Pointe Fire, the blaze ignited shortly after 1 p.m. near Centre Pointe Parkway and Golden Valley Road.

Los Angeles County firefighters were first dispatched at 1:40 p.m., with a second alarm requested by 2:08 p.m. as the fire spread rapidly. Initial reports estimated the fire at about five acres by 2:15 p.m., with officials warning it had the potential to grow to 100 acres within an hour due to dangerous fire conditions. By the late afternoon, the fire had grown significantly, with authorities reporting it had burned approximately 30 to 50 acres. Firefighters were making progress establishing perimeter control, though containment was reported at zero.

The fire prompted immediate evacuation warnings for residents along Centre Pointe Parkway and in the designated Zone SCLCARLBOYER. Authorities urged people to prepare to leave and to evacuate immediately if they needed extra time. A reunification center for displaced residents was established at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center at...