Parts of Santa Clarita evacuated as wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles
US authorities evacuate Santa Clarita neighborhoods after a fast-moving wildfire burns 172 acres; firefighters continue containment efforts.
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AIAuthorities in California evacuated parts of Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, on Sunday due to a fast-moving wildfire.
Officials said the blaze, named the "Pike" fire, had scorched 172 acres by Sunday evening, with firefighting crews managing to contain 12 percent of it so far.
The cause of the fire, which began on Sunday, remains under investigation by relevant agencies.