Ridge Fire explodes to 1,000 acres; Grapevine traffic halted on 5 Freeway

The Ridge Fire burning near Gorman has exploded to 1,000 acres as traffic remains shut down on both sides of the 5 Freeway, causing a traffic jam through the Grapevine. The fire ignited shortly before 2:45 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fire started near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road [...]