Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a brush fire burning in the hills above the Newhall Pass in Santa Clarita.
The fire was first reported at around 4:40 p.m. near the intersection of N. Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway, LACoFD officials said.
Santa Clarita city officials urged people to stay away from the area and use alternate routes if possible. As of 9 p.m., the fire was said to have burned about 20 acres and was 30% contained, firefighters said…