Army veteran looks to rebuild in the wake of Tick Fire
November 2, 2019
You never think it will happen to you. That’s what Matthew and Fatima Green thought as they toured the wreckage that is now their home on Sugar Loaf Court in
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Searching the ashes
October 30, 2019
Friends, family and neighbors worked through 60 to 70 mph winds on Wednesday morning, as ash and debris blew through the air, searching for Casey, Sam Hull’s missing dog. Casey,
Newhall Fire in commercial business prompts response
October 30, 2019
by Jim Holt & Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writers Firefighters “knocked down” a fire at a Newhall strip mall in about 20 minutes Wednesday. Shortly before 1 p.m., firefighters with
COC serves dinner to Tick Fire evacuees, first responders
October 28, 2019
When College of the Canyons was made a temporary home for some of the thousands who were evacuated as the Tick Fire made its way through Santa Clarita last week,
Tick Fire victims to receive repopulation assistance
October 28, 2019
Residents affected by the recent Tick Fire, which has burned more than 4,600 acres as of Monday, began to slowly repopulate the area, along with assistance from local, county and
Tick Fire containment increased to 65 percent
October 27, 2019
Containment of the devastating Tick Fire has increased to 65% since Saturday night, according to an incident update release from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Tick Fire update: Number of structures destroyed jumps to 18, 3 firefighters injured
October 26, 2019
After previous reports had put the number of structures destroyed in the single digits, officials have increased the number of structures destroyed by the Tick Fire to 18. In a
Evacuees gathered in parking lots, coffee shops while waiting to go home
October 26, 2019
While some were told they had no home to return to, others sat in coffee shops and shopping centers Friday night wondering what would be awaiting them when they got
Fire officials announce further Tick Fire evacuations lifted
October 26, 2019
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials announced further repopulation of the areas affected by the Tick Fire Saturday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., Baker Canyon Road from Sierra Highway, north
Criminal report filed after Borton Fire
October 26, 2019
Criminal intent is suspected in the Borton Fire that occurred in Val Verde Friday night, according to law enforcement officials. “They did take a possible criminal report,” Lt. Eric Lasko
Saturday fire update: Tick Fire 25% contained, more evacuations lifted
October 26, 2019
The Tick Fire, which led to what officials are calling the largest wildfire evacuation in Santa Clarita’s history, leaving 40,000 residents displaced, is now 25% contained with many of those
Complete coverage: Roundup of all fire stories
October 26, 2019
Below, starting from the most recent, are links to all stories published regarding this week’s fires in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additional followup stories will be added as they are
Photo gallery: Tick Fire, SCV fires
October 26, 2019
Forward progress stopped on Borton Fire (VIDEO)
October 25, 2019
Deputies searching for a suspect soon found themselves in a suspected arson investigation Friday, officials said. After sheriff’s deputies set up a containment area on San Martinez Road in Val
Castaic community: Neighbors rally around one another to fight Tick Fire
October 25, 2019
Driving up The Old Road on Friday, one could see pink tags tied around trees in front yards, fire retardant coating cars and ash still floating through the air heavy
Animals among those displaced by Tick Fire
October 25, 2019
Santa Clarita Valley residents of all kinds were affected by the devastating Tick Fire, including many animals. As Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were working to help firefighters with
VIDEO: Evacuation centers provide relief for residents displaced by Tick Fire
October 25, 2019
Residents displaced by the Tick Fire can go to evacuation centers established by the American Red Cross at the Valencia campus of College of the Canyons and at West Ranch
Friday fire update: Tick Fire destroys homes, 14 freeway closed, thousands evacuated
October 25, 2019
Considered the largest wildfire evacuation in Santa Clarita, more than 40,000 residents fled their homes as the Tick Fire grew overnight and with no word yet on when to repopulate.
Fire breaks out at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch
October 25, 2019
Independent of the two larger fires forcing the evacuations of thousands of Santa Clarita residents, another smaller fire broke out due to a mechanical malfunction on the Blue Cloud Movie
Saddleridge Fire now 78 percent contained
October 20, 2019
The Saddleridge Fire has reached 78% containment according to a release by the Los Angeles Fire Department from Saturday night.