Freeways open in the Saddleridge Fire area

The following freeways are now open in the Saddleridge Fire area, according to Caltrans:

Red Flag warning remains in effect through 6 pm Saturday

A Red Flag warning remains in effect for the Los angeles and Ventura County mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County valleys, and San Fernando Valley through 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening due to gusty Santa Ana winds and very low humidity.

Smoke Advisory issued for Los Angeles, Riverside counties as multiple fires rage on

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a Smoke Advisory in effect at least through Saturday morning for Los Angeles County and Riverside County after a series of wildfires erupted in the region.

The Map Room

As the Saddleridge Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County and the Sandalwood, Reche, and Wolf fires rage on in Riverside County, you can find a valuable collection of maps below ranging from evacuation zones, fire perimeters, air quality monitor and more.

Gov. Newsom secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help battle Saddleridge fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to help local and state agencies battling the Saddleridge Fire burning in the northern San Fernando Valley. 

Fire crews work to knock down terrain-driven fire near East L.A.

Fire crews were working to control a brush fire that sparked in the El Sereno neighborhood in East Los Angeles on Friday. 

School closures: See the full list of schools impacted by wildfires

Several schools impacted by multiple wildfires burning in Southern California announced modified schedules and closures Friday. 

Fire crews make progress on Newbury Park blaze

Firefighters in Ventura County made strides with their battle on a wildfire that has scored 91 acres with no reported injuries. 

Crews working to contain Eagle fire in Corona

Firefighters were responding to a wildfire on Thursday afternoon in the area of Eagle Canyon Road and Cajalco Road in Corona.

Evacuations ordered in wildfire near St. Mary's College

The Merrill Fire, burning in the hills of Moraga, has burned up to 70 acres early Thursday morning has forced evacuations of at least one neighborhood, according to police and fire officials.

Homeowners worry about fire danger from homeless encampments

Homeowners who live near homeless encampments in fire prone areas want police to enforce a new ordinance that allows law enforcement to clear homeless out of high risk fire areas during red flag warnings.

Red flag warning issued as Santa Ana winds expected to produce critical fire weather conditions in SoCal

A red flag warning was issued on Tuesday over most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for early Thursday through Friday afternoon due to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity that is expected to produce critical fire weather conditions across Southland, the National Weather Service said.

California adopts 22 new laws taking aim at wildfire danger

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is adopting nearly two dozen laws aimed at preventing and fighting the devastating wildfires that have charred large swaths of the state in recent years and killed scores of people.