Los Angeles Public Works has issued a mudflow forecast for burn scars throughout the County including ones in the Santa Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County Public Works has issued a PHASE 2 mudflow forecast for the Agua, Owen, Land, and Fish Fires. With a phase 2 mudflow forecast residents can expect moderate debris and mudflows possible at more widespread locations. ...
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L.A. County To Host Meeting For Debris Pick-Up In Lake Fire Burn Area
Los Angeles County and its state partners are reaching out to residents affected by the Lake Fire that broke out just north of the Santa Clarita Valley to attend a virtual meeting on Wednesday for questions on debris pickup for burn area property owners. The virtual meeting, for those affected by last August’s Lake Fire and its debris removal, can ...
Read More »Johnson Fire In Lake Elizabeth Threatens Structure
The Johnson Fire which erupted in Lake Elizabeth Friday afternoon is sending smoke as far as Santa Clarita, officials said. UPDATE (8:00 p.m.): Forward progress on the Johnson Fire has been stopped at 290 acres, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. *UPDATE* The combined efforts of #LACoFD, @Angeles_NF @CAL_FIRE and @LAFD have stopped forward progress of the #JohnsonFire ...
Read More »Lake Fire 70 Percent Contained, Scorches Over 31,000 Acres
The Lake Fire which erupted two weeks ago, has reached 31,089 acres in size and is now 70 percent contained, officials said Wednesday. The Lake Fire erupted on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at around 3:45 p.m. on Lake Hughes Road near Pine Canyon Road, according to officials with the Angeles National Forestry Service. Since the fire began, it has threatened 1,329 ...
Read More »During California Wildfire Season, Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition Recommends Preparedness
Fire season is well underway. With so many at risk from current and potential wildfires, Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition recommends residents familiarize themselves with fire safety tips. Although it’s hard to predict when fires will erupt, those who are prepared in advance can have some peace of mind knowing they’re ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. There are even ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Airlift Requested For Injured Firefighter Battling Lake Fire
An airlift has been requested for a firefighter injured while battling the Lake Fire, officials said. The request was made at about 2:15 p.m. Monday as the Lake Fire has been burning for nearly two weeks, breaking out on Aug. 12. An Angeles National Forest (ANF) firefighter sustained injuries, according to Franklin Lopez, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire ...
Read More »Congressman Garcia Writes Letter To Trump Requesting Major Disaster Declaration Due To California Wildfires
Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, sent a letter to President Donald Trump Friday, requesting that a major disaster be declared due to California wildfires. The letter came after the Friday announcement that Governor Gavin Newsom had requested the president declare a major disaster in California due to wildfires. “Today, I sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to give ...
Read More »Lake Fire Evacuations Begin To Lift As Containment Passes 50 Percent
Several evacuations put in place due to the Lake Fire are set to be lifted Friday as firefighters managed to surpass 50 percent containment on the blaze overnight. |Update| The #LakeFire is 28,912 acres with 52% containment. For more information visit: https://t.co/DckptKYS6M. pic.twitter.com/ASpblYAE4x — Angeles_NF (@Angeles_NF) August 21, 2020 At 10 a.m. Friday, evacuations for areas east of Shafer Road, ...
Read More »Lake Hughes Community Rallies To Support Families That Have Lost Homes To Lake Fire
As the Lake Fire continues to burn north of Santa Clarita, the residents of Lake Hughes are now left to rebuild from the ashes, with some community members organizing a general fund for all families that have lost their homes in the raging wildfire. Family expecting baby works to recover after Lake Fire destroys home The Lake Fire was devastating ...
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