Fire Watch

Vehicle fire quickly extinguished

By Rick McClureFor The Signal  L.A. County firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle fire early Thursday morning on Sierra Highway underneath the Highway 14 overpass.   Upon firefighters’

A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene.

Quarter-acre brush fire reported in Newhall

A quarter-acre brush fire was reported in Newhall Tuesday afternoon, resulting in a prompt response from emergency personnel.   The fire was first reported at approximately 2:35 p.m. near the northbound

Domestic dispute erupts in fire

A domestic dispute between a homeowner and his renter in the Granada Villa Mobile Home Park led to a fire that burned the bedroom of the renter’s home Thursday morning.  

Chimney fire sparks attic of Newhall home

Los Angeles County Fire Department engines were dispatched Thursday evening to an attic fire in a two-story Newhall home.   The initial report indicated the fire was initially in the

Firefighters respond to truck fire on Highway 14

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Tuesday before noon.  The fire was first reported shortly around 11:45 a.m. on Highway 14 southbound at Newhall Avenue and described as a vegetation

Commercial building burns in Newhall

Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire on Saturday evening.  The call for a commercial fire was first reported at 4:41 p.m. on the 23000 block of West Lyons Avenue, according to

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