The Saddleridge Fire is now 44 percent contained as of Monday evening, with firefighters holding the blaze to just under 8,400 acres overnight.

UPDATE (Monday 8:01 p.m.): The Saddleridge Fire has reached 8,391 acres, with a containment of 44 percent, according to officials with the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection.

The Saddleridge Fire was reported just after 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, in Sylmar near Saddleridge Road and Yarnell Street, just north of the 210 Freeway, according to officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The blaze quickly grew with the help of the Santa Ana Winds, and by 12:20 a.m. Friday the Saddleridge Fire had jumped the 5 Freeway and expanded to 1,600 acres, leading to a citywide alert in Los Angeles and a complete shutdown of the Newhall Pass.

As of 8:00 a.m. Sunday, one civilian man has been confirmed to have been killed as a result of the blaze, as he experienced a heart attack while helping hose down his residence and later died at the hospital, according to LAFD officials.

Three firefighters have experienced minor injuries due to the fire, one of them reporting a minor eye injury.

As of Sunday morning, 21 structures have been destroyed, including 16 single family homes. Another 11 structures had been damaged by the fire, according to LAFD officials.

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The blaze was reported just after 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, in Sylmar near Saddleridge Road and Yarnell Street, just north of the 210 Freeway, according to LAFD reports.

The blaze quickly grew with the help of the Santa Ana Winds, and by 12:20 a.m. Friday the Saddleridge Fire had jumped the 5 Freeway and expanded to 1,600 acres, leading to a citywide alert in Los Angeles and a complete shutdown of the Newhall Pass.

The Saddleridge Fire continued to grow through Friday, increasing to over 4,700 acres in size by 7:00 a.m. with a growth rate of around 800 acres per hour, according to Chief Ralph Terrazas with the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The cause of the Saddleridge fire is still under investigation, though arson investigators received witness reports of seeing sparks or flames coming from a power line near where the fire is believed to have started, said Peter Sanders, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department.

LAFD officials credited much of the progress made on Saturday and Sunday to the changing weather pattern and the calming of the Santa Ana winds. Firefighters plan to take advantage of lower wind speeds and directly attack any remaining hot spots, officials said.

“Most crews’ main objective today will be improving and connection sections of containment line around the perimeter of the fire.,” read the latest LAFD report. “They will be utilizing retardant dropping aircraft to reinforce the areas that are difficult to access due to steep terrain.”

While containment grows, an assessment team also plans to continue to survey destroyed or damaged structures to gain an understanding of the full scope of the damage caused by the Saddleridge Fire.

Related: Saddleridge Fire: What To Do To Prepare For Evacuations

All evacuations related to the Saddle Ridge Fire have been lifted as of Saturday, according to the latest LAFD report.

“We thank members of the community for promptly heeding the evacuation orders and their patience as we worked to contain the fire,” states the LAFD report. “As you repopulate the previously evacuated areas, we ask you to remain vigilant, and drive cautiously, as there are still public safety personnel working in the area. “

Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and affected communities are reminded to report anything of concern related to the fires to the authorities, and in case of an emergency, call 911.

A section of the Angeles National Forest, including the Placerita Canyon Nature Center and associated land has been closed until further notice due to the fire, according to the United States Forestry Service (USFS). Residents are allowed to enter the area, but all other traffic is discouraged. Refer to the USFS report or the map below for more information.

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