U.S.WILDFIRE UPDATE

Bike Fire grows past 475 acres as evacuation orders ease

The fire near Santa Clarita doubled in size to over 475 acres, though officials downgraded evacuation orders to warnings, suggesting improved conditions.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Overnight
Published 12:57 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ABC7 Los Angeles: “Bike Fire: Santa Clarita brush fire burns at least 475 acres; evacuation orders, warnings downgraded”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:57 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Santa Clarita.
BBN covered this story before: Houthis kill 14 at Saudi airports; Santa Clarita fire grows (October 11).

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ABC7 Los AngelesBike Fire: Santa Clarita brush fire burns at least 475 acres; evacuation orders, warnings downgraded

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Bike Fire near Golden Valley in Santa Clarita has now burned at least four hundred seventy-five acres, up from about two hundred earlier, and evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining us by satellite is Cassius Delacroix, director of public reassurance at the Santa Clarita Valley Brush Awareness Authority. Thank you for being up.
Cassius Delacroix-WrenHappy to be here, Hank. For clarity, the situation is improving, and people can feel reassured about the status of their reassurance.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the fire has more than doubled in size. Is that improving?
Cassius Delacroix-WrenThe perimeter is growing, but our response is growing faster. For clarity, I am holding the calendar right now, and it is laminated.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBut you didn't answer the question. Is a fire twice the size a good sign?
Cassius Delacroix-WrenThe orders were downgraded, and that is a milestone. For clarity, a warning is a very strong suggestion that you stay ready.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet me ask you about the brush itself. Was the clearing around Golden Valley finished before this season started?
Cassius Delacroix-WrenClearing is a journey, Hank. For clarity, the calendar shows October as a month of significant clearing, and we are in October.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo is that a no? Because the calendar says October, and the fire started in October.
Cassius Delacroix-WrenThe calendar is laminated, Hank. It does not say what year.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIf you live near Golden Valley, keep your phone charged and follow the evacuation warnings. Mr. Delacroix, please check the date on that calendar.