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 ...

One person has been confirmed as killed as a result of the Saddleridge Fire that broke out in Sylmar and spread to Porter Ranch, officials said. See Related: Saddleridge Fire: What To Do To Prepare For Evacuations UPDATE (7:30 p.m. Saturday): The Saddleridge Fire is said to have reached 7,965 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to officials with California ...