Fire Watch

Multiple crashes on I-5 cause delays, SigAlert

Multiple crashes on Interstate 5 Wednesday afternoon resulted in serious delays for motorists as well as a SigAlert being issued for both the northbound and southbound sides between the Newhall Pass and Calgrove Boulevard.  The SigAlert was issued at approximately

SoCal Edison agrees to pay $550M for SoCal fires

Southern California Edison agreed Thursday to pay a $550 million settlement for violations related to the ignition of five Southern California brush fires, including the Rye Fire, between 2017-2018.   In a

Firefighters respond to fire in Canyon Country

An outbuilding fire broke out in Canyon Country on Wednesday, prompting a quick response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.   The fire was reported near the intersection of Oak Spring

Supes approve brush clearance inspection fees

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an inspection fee for brush clearance in high-risk fire zones across the county, which includes a majority of

Southern California Edison is responding to the rising temperatures by continuing the installation of critical electrical equipment, according to SCE officials. Courtesy photo.

SCV power shutoffs possible for Thanksgiving

Once again this year, Public Safety Power Shutoffs are possible for Thanksgiving, Southern California Edison officials said on Tuesday.   The news comes after the National Weather Service announced that the Santa Clarita

Apartment fire reported in Stevenson Ranch

By Caleb Lunetta & Emily Alvarenga Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment complex in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday.  The fire was reported on the 25000 block of The Old Road at

Angeles National Forest closure extended

As extreme fire conditions continue, the U.S. Forest Service announced it had extended the closure of the Angeles National Forest until Wednesday. While the closure order of all California national

Route Fire at 63% containment, 462 acres

The Route Fire, which shut down parts of Interstate 5 in Castaic Saturday afternoon, was held at 462 acres, with firefighters able to achieve 63% containment by Monday morning. Most

Storage units catch fire in Canyon Country

Multiple storage units were reportedly on fire in Canyon Country on Tuesday, prompting a quick response from Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.   Fire Department spokesman Henry Narvaez confirmed Tuesday that firefighters

Newhall brush fire prompts evacuations

By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta  Signal Senior Staff Writers  Evacuations were called, but no buildings were lost Thursday as structures were threatened by a fast-moving brush fire in Newhall and