Bouquet Fire forces evacuations, burns 1,000 acres in Los Angeles County forest

A wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Saturday grew rapidly into the evening, threatening nearby structures and triggering a wave of evacuation orders, authorities said.

The fast-moving Bouquet Fire was reported around 3:15 p.m. in the Angeles National Forest, according to Cal Fire. The blaze spanned 1,000 acres and was 0% contained as of about 7 p.m., fire authorities said.

Cal Fire said the wildfire, located near Bouquet Canyon and Quarry roads, was “burning at a rapid rate of spread” and threatening nearby structures and power lines…

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