Firefighters knock down brush fire in wash
February 4, 2021
A brush fire that began in the wash in Valencia was quickly extinguished by firefighters Thursday. The blaze was reported on the 23300 block of Valencia Boulevard just after 4:30
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UPDATE: Forward progress stopped in Canyon Country brush fire
January 19, 2021
As winds continued to whip through the Santa Clarita Valley, firefighters quickly worked to extinguish another brush fire in Canyon Country Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded
Towsley Fire grows to 167 acres, new fire in Agua Dulce quickly doused
January 19, 2021
A brush fire near Towsley Canyon burned 167 acres Tuesday after it had quickly grown to double-digits in acreage within the first half-hour. Meanwhile, a new 2-acre fire that erupted
SoCal Edison widens shutoff alerts to much of SCV amid 80 mph wind forecast
January 16, 2021
More than a quarter-million Southern California Edison customers, including a large portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, were added to the utility’s Public Safety Power Shutoff map Saturday, which indicated
Electricity returns to Canyon Country heading into Christmas Day
December 24, 2020
While the electricity in the Canyon Country area was restored late in the afternoon Thursday, some Canyon Country residents continued their criticism of SoCal Edison. On Wednesday, Southern California Edison
Multiple power outages affect thousands of residents in Canyon Country
December 23, 2020
A handful of power outages reported in the Canyon Country area Wednesday morning are expected to last until Christmas morning, according to officials at Southern California Edison. The first outage
Edison monitors for possible shut-offs on Christmas Eve
December 22, 2020
Southern California Edison officials confirmed Tuesday they are monitoring possible power shut-offs for particular areas of the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday and Thursday. According to SoCal Edison spokesman Reggie
Brush fire reported in Agua Dulce
December 17, 2020
By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writers A brush fire was reported Thursday afternoon near Highway 14 in Agua Dulce. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to
Bus fire reported on Interstate 5
December 16, 2020
A bus reportedly caught fire while driving on the freeway through the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday. The fire was first reported at 3:34 p.m. on the northbound-side of Interstate
Big rig leaks fuel on I-5 after hitting guardrail
December 1, 2020
A big rig was reportedly leaking fuel after crashing into a guardrail on Interstate 5 on Tuesday, causing traffic delays and an emergency personnel response. The call of the collision
Smoke spotted in Santa Clarita Valley from fire near Vista Del Lago
November 28, 2020
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a brush fire near Pyramid Lake on Saturday. The blaze created smoke which was visible from the northern end of the Santa
Firefighters knock down attic fire at Melody Ranch
November 19, 2020
Firefighters knocked down an attic fire at motion picture studio Melody Ranch in Placerita Canyon on Thursday morning. The fire was first reported at 11:14 a.m. with smoke showing on
Fiery 3-vehicle collision sends 2 to hospital
October 28, 2020
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery three-vehicle collision that threatened to ignite nearby brush near Castaic on Wednesday. A first-alarm response was called for fire at 4:18 p.m. near
Red Flag warning issued countywide with ‘strongest’ winds of the season
October 24, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley residents should brace for the strongest winds of the season expected Sunday night through Tuesday, increasing the potential for extreme fire behavior, according to the National Weather
Vehicle fire spreads to brush in Newhall Pass
October 6, 2020
A vehicle fire in the Newhall Pass area spread to surrounding brush on the side of Highway 14 Tuesday. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel first responded to reports of
Angeles National Forest closure extended
October 1, 2020
Amid a historic fire season and continued extreme fire conditions, the U.S. Forest Service announced it had extended the closure of the Angeles National Forest until Oct. 8. “Wildfires this
Martindale Fire at 40% containment, 230 acres
September 29, 2020
The fast-moving Martindale Fire, which started near Bouquet Reservoir, remained at 230 acres overnight, with firefighters able to achieve 40% containment by Tuesday morning. The blaze began shortly after 3
UPDATE: Brush fire threatens structures in Bouquet Canyon
September 28, 2020
Smoke from a brush fire in Bouquet Canyon near the Bouquet Reservoir was visible from areas in the Santa Clarita Valley shortly after it broke out Monday afternoon, quickly burning
Winds, dry conditions bring Red Flag warning to SCV
September 28, 2020
Original story posted: 12:21 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Most recent update: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 The Santa Clarita Valley is once again under alert as very hot and dry
‘Creeping’ fire breaks out in north Saugus
September 23, 2020
A 20-by-20-feet spot fire broke out in Saugus Wednesday night, and was said to be slowly growing. The fire was first reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at