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Sand Fire Victims Still In Need Of Donations

Over 10,000 residents have been displaced because of evacuations from the Sand Fire, and Santa Clarita residents have showed an outpouring of love and support by donating -- so much so that many donation areas were at capacity Monday and can take no more.

Nearly two months after the Sand Fire was contained, victims are still struggling to rebuild and put their lives back together. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Though victims have found it tough to handle new living situations and rebuilding from the fire, they have come to truly appreciate the kindness and ...

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Sand Fire Victims Encouraged To Attend Assistance Workshop

The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management is hosting free workshops starting today at William S. Hart Park Hall to help those impacted by the Sand Fire by providing recovery information and resources from government agencies, utilities and nonprofits. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The aid workshops will teach residents ...

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Grants Offered To Horse Owners Affected By Sand Fire

 Thousands of residents were displaced by the Sand Fire last month, along with thousands of animals, including horses — many of which are unable to return to the barn or stable they called home due to damage by the fire. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. A national company is offering grant ...

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Fewer Firefighters Battle Sand Fire, Full Containment In Sight For Santa Clarita – #SandFire

The number of active firefighters battling the Sand Fire has been going down this weekend, signaling that the fight against the fire is winding down, more than a week after the blaze initially started near the 14 freeway. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While the fire is still at 93% containment, ...

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Local Assistance Shelter To Open In Aid Of Sand Fire Victims

The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management in coordination with the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the City of Santa Clarita will open a Local Assistance Center at the William S. Hart Park Hart Hall to help those affected by the Sand Fire beginning Friday, August 5, 2016. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa ...

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Santa Clarita Residents See Soberanes Fire Smoke, Air Quality Reduced

Santa Clarita residents are reporting Saturday seeing smoke from the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County, near Big Sur, which has burned 34,000 acres and destroyed 57 homes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. There are no new fires near the Santa Clarita Valley, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire ...

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Sand Fire Reaches 93% Containment – #SandFire

Over 10,000 residents have been displaced because of evacuations from the Sand Fire, and Santa Clarita residents have showed an outpouring of love and support by donating -- so much so that many donation areas were at capacity Monday and can take no more.

The Sand Fire, which scorched nearly 39,000 acres of land on the eastern side of the Santa Clarita Valley, has reached 93 percent containment eight days after the fire began, according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. A tweet Saturday morning by the L.A. County Fire Department said firefighters had ...

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Editorial: The Sand Fire

Carl Goldman

As our first responders finish the mop up of the Sand Fire, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the amazing job they did, both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Sand Fire took an army of professionals and volunteers to save ...

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