2 fires break out near Antelope Valley Freeway

Two brush fires broke out today on both sides of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in Agua Dulce, prompting the evacuation of a nearby fire camp, said Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Sam Padilla. The fires were reported just before 3 p.m.

Briggs Fire

• South of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway near Soledad Canyon Road
• Has grown to about 150 acres. 
• Threatening fire camp 11, which is being evacuated
• 0 percent containment

Crown Fire

• North of Sierra Highway at Anthony Road near Agua Dulce
• Has grown to about 500 acres.
• Around 100-200 personnel are on the scene
• No information was available regarding any threat to homes or structures
• 0 percent containment