SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (CNS) — A brush fire that broke out in the Santa Clarita area amid fierce Santa Ana wind conditions has blackened 185 acres and was 80% contained Friday.

The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in light-to-medium brush near the 24000 block of The Old Road, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

What You Need To Know

  • A Santa Clarita brush fire has blackened 185 acres and was 80% contained 

  • The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in light-to-medium brush near the 24000 block of The Old Road

  • A fire department spokesman said more than 300 firefighters were still on scene working to put out smoldering areas

  • A red flag warning for extreme fire danger expired Tuesday night, but the National Weather Service said brief-to-critical fire weather conditions would persist Wednesday

Winds of 20-25 mph were reported in the area when the fire started with much stronger gusts recorded in the area later Tuesday.

Crews hiked with the hose line about a mile from the road to reach the area where the fire started, Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Sean Ferguson said.