New fire: Meadow Ridge

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A new fire, the Meadow Ridge fire, broke out early today near the Newhall Pass where Highway 14 meets the 5 Freeway and is about half a mile from the nearest homes, officials said.

The blaze, which broke out about 4 a.m., has burned only about 12 acres near San Fernando Road and Meadow Ridge Drive but is growing, said Los Angeles Fire Inspector Sam Padilla.

About 100 firefighters are working the blaze, Padilla said. The 5 Freeway and Highway 14 were backed up while Sierra Highway heading east was closed this morning.

The Meadow Ridge fire brings the total fires in Los Angeles County up to four, Padilla said.

--Tami Abdollah