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.
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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.
L.A. County firefighters douse 2 spot fires on Highway 14
October 13, 2019
County firefighters responded to two separate fires that started within minutes of each other and only a few miles away near the northbound lanes of State Route 14 Sunday. Firefighters
Saddleridge Fire now 41 percent contained
October 13, 2019
The containment level of the Saddleridge Fire increased to 41 percent on Sunday morning.
Saddleridge Fire: Freeways reopened, no immediate threat to Santa Clarita; 7,965 acres, 33% containment
October 12, 2019
First responders said the road closures caused on freeways in Santa Clarita due to the Saddleridge Fire were mostly lifted on Saturday. A small flare-up on Interstate 5 south of
UPDATE: Saddleridge fire at 19% contained; no additional injuries or structures lost
October 12, 2019
As firefighters continued to work through the night, smoke from the Saddleridge fire can still be seen on the ridgelines of the hills and canyons in the Newhall Pass while
Santa Clarita residents feel the effects of a wind-blown fire
October 11, 2019
FIRST RESPONDERS While some Santa Clarita Valley residents remain without power due to wind concerns, county fire officials are closely watching the Saddleridge brush fire, which has left one dead,