LAFD Says 107 Structures Damaged or Destroyed in Saddleridge Fire, Shares New Map of Blaze’s Path

  • Source: KTLA-TV WB 5 Los Angeles
  • Published: 10/16/2019 12:00 AM

Los Angeles fire officials released a map Tuesday showing how the Saddleridge Fire tore its way across the northern San Fernando Valley, consuming homes and vegetation. Authorities now say the blaze damaged 88 structures — up from 58 on Monday — and destroyed another 19 as it seared across Sylmar, Granada Hills and Porter Ranch. The revised structure numbers appeared to be the result of more thorough surveying, since firefighters said the flames gained no acreage Tuesday. As of Tuesday night, the fire had burned through nearly 8,400 acres — about 13 square miles — and was 46% contained. The new map shows the flames’ progress between Thursday night and Monday morning. About 1,000 crew members remain assigned to the firefight.



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