The Saddleridge Fire burned nearly 9,000 acres in October of 2019, damaging or destroying dozens of structures in its path, and contributed to the death of one person.  Just after 9 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2019, a brush fire was reported near Saddleridge Road and Yarnell Street in Sylmar, which erupted through the Newhall Pass, according to the Los Angeles ...

Staff at juvenile probation camp in Bouquet Canyon north of Santa Clarita are expected to be honored for their efforts during the Saddleridge Fire and Tick Fire in 2019. 96 Probation officers and staff are set to receive the Department’s Medal of Merit for bravely assisting with the evacuation of youth at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (BJNJH) and Camp ...

As 2019 comes to an end, KHTS is taking a look back at the top 10 stories that impacted Santa Clarita the most in the past year. The past year has been one of the most impactful in recent memory for the Santa Clarita Valley. Throughout 2019, residents were able to celebrate together, work together and mourn together in ways ...

A “strong” red flag warning has been issued for Santa Clarita Tuesday as 70 mph winds are expected, causing dangerous fire conditions, officials said.  Starting Tuesday evening and lasting through Thursday, a strong red flag warning has been issued for the Santa Clarita Valley, said Tom Fisher, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.      “We are going to see a ...

The Saddleridge Fire is 95 percent contained Tuesday, 12 days after the blaze sparked, officials said. As of Tuesday, the Saddleridge Fire has reached 8,799 acres and is 95 percent contained, according to officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Firefighters have been able to increase containment on the Saddleridge Fire despite low humidity and gusty winds. The fire ...

The Saddleridge Fire is 68 percent contained Friday, about eight days after it first sparked, officials said.  As of 7 a.m. Friday, the Saddleridge Fire has remained at 8,391 acres and is 68 percent contained, according to officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).  On Thursday, crews had the blaze at 56 percent containment and were able to increase ...

An expert from an IT company in Santa Clarita is weighing in on the impacts of the Saddleridge Fire in Sylmar to local businesses and residents, and possible preparations for such an event. During an emergency or natural disaster like a large brush fire, power outages, spotty WiFi and poor phone connections can have a significant impact on business operations, ...

The Saddleridge Fire in Sylmar is 56 percent contained one week after it sparked, with more than 8,000 acres burned, officials said Thursday. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, the Saddleridge Fire has reached 8,391 acres and is 56 percent contained, according to officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The fire was first reported Thursday, Oct. 10 just after ...

A Saugus transient was arrested for “recklessly” starting a blaze Saturday as the Saddleridge Fire raged south of Santa Clarita, officials said. Johnny Flores, 30, of Saugus, was booked for recklessly causing fire to property, said Sgt. Moore with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson and Explosives Unit. “The suspect was burning a piece of cardboard,” Moore said. The ...

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 ...