The King Fire just north of Pyramid Lake off the 5 Freeway had grown to 577 acres and is 20% contained as of 1:30 p.m.

GORMAN, Calif. — Firefighters were battling a wildfire along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles early Thursday, officials said.

As firefighters gain more control on the Canyon Fire, some residents are relieved the flames didn't reach their homes.

By Signal Staff A new fire, dubbed the King Fire, erupted overnight near Gorman and was burning south toward Castaic as the Thursday morning commute got under way. The fire […] ...