The Rye Fire in Valencia broke out near Rye Canyon loop Tuesday afternoon after an explosion was reported in the area. UPDATE (1:22 p.m. 2/2/21) Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson and Explosives Detail (AED) investigators are assisting the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station with the Rye Canyon explosion investigation, officials announced Wednesday afternoon. “Detectives have learned the blast was caused ...

The Tourney Fire in Valencia broke out Friday afternoon at a hotel near the I-5 Freeway. Just before 3:15 p.m. Friday, firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a commercial structure fire at a hotel on the 27500 block of Wayne Mills Place in Valencia. “It’s a two story building with smoke showing,” said Marvin Lim ...

A small tree fire in Canyon Country broke out near the 14 Freeway on Friday afternoon, prompting a response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Just before 3 p.m. Friday, officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a brush fire near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and River Circle near the 14 Freeway. “Looks ...

The Weldon Fire in Newhall broke out north of the Newhall Pass Thursday evening, prompting a full first-alarm response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (6:50 p.m.): Forward progress on the Weldon Fire has been halted, with firefighters holding the blaze at 10 acres. UPDATE (6:35 p.m.): The Weldon Fire has now reached 10 acres in size, with the potential ...

The Pine Fire broke out in an attic inside a Saugus home Monday afternoon, prompting a response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Just before 2:50 p.m. Monday, officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a structure fire on the 27000 block of Pinebank Drive in Saugus. “We have a two-story home with a possible ...

The Old Fire in Canyon Country broke out near Vasquez Canyon Road early Saturday morning, growing to over an acre in size within minutes of being reported. The City is currently monitoring a 2-acre brush fire near the Old Dirt Rd and Sierra Hwy. We will post more information here as received. #OldFire pic.twitter.com/KRGpfGUuAY — Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) December ...

The Serrano Fire broke out near Pyramid Lake Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from multiple fire agencies. Just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday, firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received multiple reports of a brush fire near the northbound I-5 Freeway at Vista Del Lago. “This is in the forest on a ridge top,” said Supervisor Peters with the ...

A vehicle fire on the 14 Freeway spread to nearby brush in the Newhall Pass Tuesday, prompting a full first-alarm brush response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (1:55 p.m.): The blaze, which was later named the Crew Fire, grew to an acre in size before forward progress was stopped, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire ...

Officials are investigating the Railroad Fire in Newhall as a possible instance of arson after it broke out near Railroad Avenue Friday afternoon.  UPDATE (3:55 p.m.): Forward progress has been stopped on the Railroad Fire, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are currently searching for an arson suspect who ...

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a wildfire roundtable Wednesday night with officials from the local, state, and federal levels of government. Following the wildfires that have spread throughout the state of California, Garcia hosted a roundtable discussion with a variety of local, state, and federal officials, including: James Hubbard, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment,  State Senator Scott ...