The Leona Fire has broken out near San Francisquito Canyon Road Sunday afternoon, officials said. UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. — Forward progress on the Leona Fire was stopped at about five acres, crews are expected to remain on scene for “mopping up” hot spots in the area, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE: 5:00 p.m. — The Leona Fire has grown ...

The Lake Fire has reached 31 percent containment burning over 18,500 acres as of Monday morning, five days after breaking out, officials said.  The brush fire in Lake Hughes, dubbed the Lake Fire, was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and has now reached an estimated 18,526 acres with full containment expected on Sept. 2.  “Overnight firefighters continued to ...

The Saddleridge Fire is 45 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, with firefighters holding the blaze to just under 8,400 acres overnight, officials said.  As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Saddleridge Fire has reached 8,391 acres, with containment of about 45 percent, according to officials with the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. The Saddleridge Fire ...

A big-rig truck broke down in Castaic Saturday night, blocking the intersection of Castaic Road and Ridge Route Road and delaying traffic. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of a broken down big-rig truck in Castaic just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday. “One engine crew was able to handle it while CHP handled traffic,” said Los ...