Bouquet

Evacuation orders remain in effect as crews secure Bouquet Canyon lines

The Bouquet Fire is burning in steep chaparral and grass northeast of Santa Clarita in the Angeles National Forest, south of Bouquet Reservoir. Over the last 72 hours, the fire spread rapidly through heavy brush and rugged terrain, with active flare-ups concentrated along its southern edge. Threat to nearby properties remains as ground crews and aircraft work to cool hot spots and secure lines along Bouquet Canyon Road.

Evacuations and Closures

• Mandatory evacuation orders (Level 3 — Go) remain in effect for zones LAC-E018, LAC-E030-B, and LAC-E031 (issued October 4).
• Evacuation warnings (Level 2 — Set) remain in effect for zones LAC-E016, LAC-E017, LAC-E019, LAC-E020, LAC-E021, LAC-E029, and LAC-E030-A (issued October 4).
• An evacuation shelter is open for displaced residents and small pets at the Castaic Sports Complex Community Room, 31230 Castaic Road (opened October 4).
• Bouquet Canyon Road is closed between Spunky Canyon Road and Vasquez Canyon Road (updated October 5).
• The Angeles National Forest has closed the Rowher Flat Off-Highway Vehicle Area and the Drinkwater Off-Highway Vehicle Area (issued October 4).

Impact

Wildfire smoke prompted air quality advisories across the Santa Clarita Valley, the Interstate 5 corridor, and the Angeles National Forest. Coordinated air drops have successfully protected canyon cabins from encroaching flames, and no structural losses or injuries have been reported.

Conditions and Outlook

Hot and very dry weather will persist over the national forest for the next several days, with breezy northeast winds shifting northerly before turning southwesterly, and no chance of rain. Firefighters plan to focus on cooling active flare-ups and strengthening containment lines along Bouquet Canyon Road to prevent further spread in steep terrain.

Cause and Context

The cause remains under investigation as of October 5, though authorities located possible explosive ordnance near the fire's origin. The fire is burning in dense chaparral that had not burned in several decades, accelerating its spread through rugged canyon terrain.

Official updates current through October 5, 2026.