King Fire initially started today at 1:04 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. After being active for 17 hours, it has burned 577 acres. By Thursday evening, 40% of this fire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigation.

The King Fire just north of Pyramid Lake off the 5 Freeway had grown to 577 acres and is now 40% contained as of Friday, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.

A rapidly moving wildfire that broke out north of Pyramid Lake and scorched 577 acres was 40% contained early Friday. The King Fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday in the 45100 block of Copco Avenue,

The Hawk and King fires erupted on Aug. 14 but reached 40% containment the next day, what to know about the two LA County fires.

The King fire began east of the 5 freeway just after 1 a.m. north of Pyramid Lake near Smokey Bear Road and grew to 400 acres before sunrise, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — A fire in Thurston County has prompted a level one evacuation order for residents near Bald Hills Road and Sorenson Road. Those in the Clearwood development or around the area are advised to grab essential items and be ready to evacuate immediately.

A wind-driven wildfire named the King Fire has erupted in northwestern Los Angeles County, threatening homes and prompting evacuation warnings. The blaze, which has charred 2.5 sq km of land, has invoked efforts from firefighters and air support.