Ridge Fire in Gorman Area 98% Contained

Ward Fire near Ely 83% contained as crews continue building lines

The Ward Fire near Ely is now 83% contained as crews continue to build lines.

Ridge Fire in Gorman Area 98% Contained

The Ridge Fire in the Gorman area near the Kern County line was 98% contained Monday after burning 1,134 acres, but a chance of thunderstorms loomed over the burn area, authorities said. Firefighters made steady progress throughout Sunday when containment started at 78%, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced, adding that the fire’s progress had been stopped. “Firefighters will be working today to increase containment lines and monitor…

Ward Fire near Ely now 65% contained, 8,700 acres burned, some evacuation areas lifted

At a meeting on Monday evening, the Forest Service said some evacuation areas that had previously been under the ready status for the Ward Fire have been lifted.