With spring arriving and temperatures warming up, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, (LACoFD) is reminding Santa Clarita residents to be prepared for the upcoming fire season. Now that temperatures are heating up, the likelihood of brush fires is also increasing, according to LACoFD officials. See Related: Firefighters Offer Brush Fire Safety Tips For Prevention, Evacuation Helpful guidelines to follow ...

Effective Friday,  the fire danger rating on the Angeles National Forest decreased from “Very High” to “High.” Recent rain and snowfall have increased moisture levels in grasses and shrubs across the Southland. With more rain and snow anticipated, fire management officials lowered the fire danger level to reflect the change in conditions. Even though the threat of wildfire has been ...

Three patients, including one child, were rescued and later hospitalized from a house fire on Saturday and emergency responders are using this incident as a critical reminder about the importance of fire safety during the holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, emergency responders see an increase in 9-1-1 calls for emergencies related to carbon monoxide alarms and poisoning, ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a guide for adhering to fire safety precautions on Thursday to herald the start of the holiday season.  As Santa Clarita residents decorate and entertain this holiday season, the NFPA is urging homeowners to keep fire safety in mind.  Approximately 2,000 house fires occur across the country on Thanksgiving Day, 69% of which ...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced that Angeles National Forest would end its forest closure order that same day at 11:59 p.m., alongside changes to other forest closure orders in California due to fire danger. After closing due to fire dangers, Angeles National Forest is slated to end its forest closure by midnight on Sept. 22, according to officials ...

The Red Cross of the Los Angeles Region is aiming to advise the public on how to stay safe this summer, offering tips and resources on water and grilling safety.  The summer season is often accompanied by water sports and activities, requiring participants to be safe and aware of risks and being “water smart.” The Red Cross is offering a ...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department recommends that residents of Los Angeles follow their “Ready! Set! Go!” plan to be prepared for the frequent fires that occur in the area. According to the department, to be ready for a fire, residents should create a defensible space around their homes. Three zones of vegetation have been designated around each home. Zone ...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is offering a wide range of tips to protect families from different types of fires and water safety as temperatures are heating up, officials said. Over the last couple of weeks, the Fire Department has seen a concerning surge in home fires across the County, according to Chief Daryl Osby. As residents continue to ...

We certainly have our challenges here in Santa Clarita and, in a wider sense, the entire U.S. But do not make the mistake of thinking that trouble occurs only here. There is trouble everywhere. Even the magical City of Lights, Paris, is not immune to unhappy events caused by unhappy people. A case in point is a recent restaurant fire ...

Brief critical fire conditions are expected this week along the Highway 14 corridor, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Very warm and dry conditions combined with moderate onshore winds will bring elevated to brief critical fire weather conditions across all interior areas of SW Calif through today, especially Highway 14 corridor and LA county mountains. #LAheat #LAwind #cawx #Socal ...