Weldon Fire In Newhall Breaks Out Near Newhall Pass
The Weldon Fire in Newhall broke out north of the Newhall Pass Thursday evening, prompting a full first-alarm response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
UPDATE (6:50 p.m.): Forward progress on the Weldon Fire has been halted, with firefighters holding the blaze at 10 acres.
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.): The Weldon Fire has now reached 10 acres in size, with the potential for 25 acres, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Photo by David Melnarik/KHTS News.
UPDATE (6:20 p.m.): The Weldon Fire has reached two acres in size, doubling in acreage in roughly 10 minutes.