Evacuation warnings as brush fire nears 5 Freeway

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Ridge Fire in Gorman grows to about 100 acres, prompting evacuation warnings and possible 5 Freeway shutdown.

WHO: Los Angeles County Fire Department, Kern County officials, California Highway Patrol, local residents in affected zones

WHAT: Brush fire (Ridge Fire) spreads toward the 5 Freeway; evacuation warnings issued for nearby zones.

WHEN: Aug 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET

WHERE: Gorman, near the Los Angeles County–Kern County line (W. Gorman Post Road; evacuation zones KRN-545, GOR-E001-A, GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY-A).

WHY: The fire is rapidly spreading down the hill toward the 5 Freeway, leading officials to warn residents to prepare to leave.

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