Archer fire: Evacuations, road closures

A brush fire broke out Friday in Granada Hills.

The Archer Fire had burned about three acres near 17278 Sesnon Boulevard and was growing at only a moderate speed, said fire officials. LAFD spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said the area was hit with erratic winds.

L.A. Fire Department firefighters are on scene along water-dropping helicopters.

It is burning west of the Hurst fire, which burned in Sylmar earlier this week.

Evacuations

Balboa Boulevard at Interstate 5 to Tampa Avenue; Session Boulevard to Sunshine Canyon Road.

Roads

Residents in those areas should leave, officials say. Others should avoid area.