Due to elevated fire risk, through Thursday, additional firefighting equipment will be staged in the Santa Clarita Valley in the event a brush fire erupts during the current heat wave. Through Thursday, temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing  elevated fire risks to the area. As a precaution, the Los Angeles County ...

Three major fires have ignited near the Santa Clarita Valley within a week, serving as a good reminder for all residents to have a “Ready,” “Set,” “Go” plan in place. The first of the three fires was , which erupted Thursday, Aug. 7, in Ventura County, making its way northeast and crossing into Los Angeles County, threatening homes and property ...

Near triple-digit temperatures are expected over Father’s Day weekend with elevated fire risks in the surrounding hills. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 80s Thursday before conditions heat up, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Friday, temperatures are expected to be 93, with Saturday being the warmest day of the weekend with conditions peaking at ...

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 ...

Three fires over the past weekend have encouraged officials to ramp up an awareness campaign for the 2017 fire season. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials are reminding local community members that fire season is quickly approaching Southern California, urging residents to be prepared. This last ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Santa Clarita is still in a dry season which means high fire chances for our valley. The Los Angeles County Fire Chief issued a letter concerning this and ways to prepare for the coming months. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered ...