Fire crews make progress on fast-moving brush fire in Santa Barbara County

Fire crews made good progress on a fast-moving brush fire burning in the El Capitan Canyon area of Santa Barbara County that prompted extensive evacuations in the area. 

Porter Ranch family says thank you to FOX 11 crew who helped save their home during Saddleridge Fire

A Porter Ranch family reached out to FOX 11 to say thank you after they saw video of one of our field crews helping extinguish flames at their home during live coverage of the Saddleridge Fire.

SoCal Edison confirms reporting electrical malfunction at time of Saddleridge Fire

The cause of the Saddleridge Fire remains undetermined. However, a Southern California Edison electrical safety incident report to the state's public utility commission could link the cause of the fire to a power line malfunction, officials said Monday.  

Veteran park ranger captain dies after patrolling parks impacted by wildfires

The nearly 8,000-acre Saddleridge fire that has damaged or destroyed 40 buildings in the San Fernando Valley indirectly claimed another victim in veteran L.A. Park Ranger Capt. Alberto Torres, who suffered a massive fatal heart attack after patrolling the parks impacted by the fire, authorities said Sunday.

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.