Read more about the article Fire crews keep close eye on flareups, make progress with Saddleridge Fire
A Cal Fire helicopter drops water on small flare-ups from the Saddleridge Fire near Weldon Canyon in Newhall Monday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Fire crews keep close eye on flareups, make progress with Saddleridge Fire

As progress continues to suppress the Saddleridge Fire, fire crews worked on extinguishing small flare-ups from the blaze in Newhall Monday afternoon.  At least one Cal Fire helicopter was seen…

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Read more about the article Agencies share tips to stay safe during the cold, holiday season
FILE PHOTO: Firefighters work to vent smoke from a home on the 24200 block of Arch Street in Newhall on Dec. 1, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Agencies share tips to stay safe during the cold, holiday season

With added electrical hazards and holiday decorations, December is one of the leading months for home fires in the United States. To avoid home fires, electrical fires, electrical shocks, injuries…

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Read more about the article Fire crews scramble in response to 2 small fire reports
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fire crews scramble in response to 2 small fire reports

Fire crews scrambled in response to two small fires reported within 10 minutes of each other mid-afternoon Wednesday, promptly taking care of both. A tiny brush fire was the first…

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