What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of October 4, 2026, the Bouquet Fire is burning near Bouquet Canyon Road and Quarry Road in the Angeles National Forest, northeast of Santa Clarita in Southern California.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Bouquet Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Bouquet Fire include:
- Angeles National Forest
- Bouquet Canyon
- Interstate 5 corridor
- Santa Clarita Valley
Direct fire threats are concentrated near Bouquet Canyon. The broader areas listed may experience smoke impacts and are included in a regional smoke advisory (1).
What is the current containment status of the Bouquet Fire?
As of October 4, 2026, the Bouquet Fire has burned 1,048.5 acres and is 40% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Residents in zones LAC-E018, LAC-E030-B, and LAC-E031-A are under evacuation orders and must leave immediately.
Evacuation warnings also apply to zones LAC-E016, LAC-E017, LAC-E019, LAC-E020, LAC-E021, LAC-E029, LAC-E030-A, LAC-E030-C, and LAC-E031-B. Residents in these areas should be prepared to leave and monitor official updates.
Evacuees can seek shelter at the Castaic Sports Complex Community Room, 31230 Castaic Road, Castaic, CA 91384, where small pets are welcome. Travelers should also be aware that Bouquet Canyon Road is closed at Vasquez Canyon Road.
A smoke advisory is in effect for the Santa Clarita Valley, Interstate 5 corridor, and Angeles National Forest through 8 P.M. PDT on October 4. Smoke may cause unhealthy or worse air quality.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of October 4, 2026, this fire is 40% contained.
