Fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Southern California's Grapevine – CBS News

Fire shuts down 5 Freeway in Southern California’s Grapevine  CBS News

Both sides of the 5 Freeway through the Grapevine near Gorman have been closed as crews battle the Danny Fire.The California Highway Patrol said it closed both directions at Smokey Bear, as well as the westbound 138 Freeway leading to the 5 Freeway. Cal Fire said the flames spread to 150 acres by 5:50 p.m., but firefighters had contained 13% of it.Firefighters also issued evacuation orders and warnings for several areas. Both sides of the 5 Freeway through Southern California's Grapevine have been closed as crews battle a nearby fire.

Both sides of the 5 Freeway through the Grapevine near Gorman have been closed as crews battle the Danny Fire. The California Highway Patrol said it closed both directions at Smokey Bear, as well as the westbound 138 Freeway leading to the 5 Freeway. Cal Fire said the flames spread to 150 acres by 5:50 p.m., but firefighters had contained 13% of it. Firefighters also issued evacuation orders and warnings for several areas.