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Governor Newsom Signs Order To Help Recovery Effort From Route Fire

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In an effort to help L.A. County recover from the damages of the Route Fire that broke out in Castaic in August, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday.  The proclamation directs the California state government to assist local L.A. County authorities with the recovery effort and directs the California Department of Transportation to request immediate assistance ...

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Canyon Country Gas Main Break Prompts Evacuations

Costco Robbery

A Canyon Country gas main break has prompted evacuations and road closures Tuesday morning, officials said. The gas main break was reported at about 6 a.m. Tuesday at the Costco on the 18600 block of Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “Units working a gas main break at a commercial building,” said Fire ...

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Remaining Lake Fire Evacuations Lifted After Nearly Two Weeks

The remaining Lake Fire evacuations are set to be lifted Tuesday morning, nearly two weeks after the blaze broke out. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the repopulation is expected to begin for the remaining areas still evacuated from the Lake Fire, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Previous evacuations were lifted on Friday as crews further ...

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Canyon Country Gas Main Break In Vista Canyon Site Prompts Evacuations

A Canyon Country gas main break in the Vista Canyon construction site has prompted evacuations Friday morning, officials said. Around 9:35 a.m. Friday, firefighters received reports of a gas main break on the 17300 block of Humphreys Parkway in Canyon Country, said Christian Chavez, a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It is a construction site with ...

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Lake Fire Near Lake Hughes Burns Over 10,000 Acres, Destroys Multiple Structures 

Lake Fire Lake Hughes Santa Clarita

The Lake Fire which quickly exploded to 10,500 acres has damaged at least three structures and is still 0 percent contained as of Thursday morning, officials said.  UPDATE 7 p.m. — The Lake Fire is now reported to be 11,000 acres with containment at five percent. Three structures have been destroyed with more than 5,400 structures threatened, according to the ...

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Safety Tips Provided By Emergency Responders Following San Fernando Earthquake 

Emergency personnel are using the San Fernando Earthquake that jolted Santa Clarita Thursday to remind residents to be prepared for the “big one,” officials said.  Around 4:30 a.m. Thursday a 4.2 earthquake occurred, rattling the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).  “(Thursday’s) earthquake is a reminder that we live in earthquake country,” ...

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Soledad Fire Burns Nearly 1,500 Acres, 68 Percent Contained

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The Soledad Fire that erupted Sunday afternoon has burned nearly 1,500 acres, and is 68 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, officials said. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Soledad Fire is at 1,498 acres and is 68 percent contained, according to Fire officials. “All evacuations were lifted (Monday) at 2 p.m.,” Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles ...

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Tick Fire Update: Canyon Country Fire Burns 4,300 Acres, 5 Percent Contained, Thousands Evacuated 

Tick Fire

The Tick Fire is 5 percent contained, reaching over 4,300 acres as of Friday morning, causing thousands of Santa Clarita residents to be evacuated, officials said.   UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) The northbound side of the 14 Freeway is now open, while the southbound side remains shut down at Escondido Canyon Road, according to CHP officials. No estimate was given as to when ...

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Shot Fired At Deputies During Tick Fire While Evacuating Canyon Country Homes 

Tick Fire Shooting Canyon Country Shooting

Deputies are investigating a shooting during the Tick Fire Friday morning where law enforcement personnel were believed to be the target, officials said.  Around 3 a.m. Friday, deputies working to evacuate homes in Canyon Country from the Tick Fire reported one round being fired at them near Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, according to Sgt. Steve Sgrignoli with the ...

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Tick Fire Evacuations: Two Santa Clarita Brush Fires Break Out Promoting School, Road Closures

Tick Fire evacuations are in place in Canyon Country and Old Fire evacuations have been called in Castaic Thursday afternoon, impacting 40-50,000 residents, officials said. UPDATE: (8:45 a.m. Friday) — West Ranch High School has been named the second evacuation center for residents,  26255 Valencia Boulevard. UPDATE: (3:30 a.m. Friday) — The Tick Fire has jumped the 14 Freeway causing a closure ...

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