California ‘Bike Fire’ prompts evacuations

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - Firefighters in Southern California are battling a fast moving brush fire.

According to LA Fire officials, the "Bike Fire" erupted in Santa Clarita just before 2 p.m. Sunday, and quickly grew to nearly 200 acres threatening nearby homes and prompting mandatory evacuations.

Firefighters are attacking the blaze from the ground and the air with tankers and helicopters and so far, they're gaining ground on containment.

Emergency shelters are being set up across the area, and there is no word yet on what caused the fire.

According to Cal Fire, the Bike Fire is 68% contained. To keep up-to-date on the fire, click here.