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Update #SaddleridgeFire Brush Fire; INC#1582; 01:50PM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; The size of the fire is updated to 7,542 with 13% containment. There are no new evacuations orders at this time. All existing evacuation orders remain in place. There are still 23,000 homes affected by the evacuation orders. At least 25 structures were destroyed/damaged. An assessment team is working to get a more accurate count. There are now 7 evacuation centers and 5 of them are open. The two new centers are Brandford Rec Center (13306 Brandford St) and Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Rec Center (14201 Huston St). Lanark, Northridge and Granada Hills remain OPEN. Slymar Rec Center and Mason Park are now at capacity and are closed. There has been one minor firefighter injury and one civilian fatality. There are over 1,000 firefighters assigned to this incident (across all agencies).; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR10 AR2 AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC702 BC705 BC712 BC730 BC740 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE43 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM22 CM41 CM42 CM43 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E14 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E226 E229 E233 E239 E24 E25 E250 E26 E260 E261 E263 E27 E273 E275 E287 E288 E290 E292 E293 E295 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E4 E40 E443 E458 E462 E48 E481 E482 E49 E496 E5 E60 E61 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PH1 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update #SaddleridgeFire Brush Fire; INC#1582; 11:55AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; There are now four of the five evacuation centers OPEN and able to accept arrivals. The only closed center is Sylmar Rec Center. The OPEN centers are Lanark, Northridge and Granada Hills Rec Centers and Mason Park. These are the current freeway closures: SB5 from Calgrove Bl to the 210, NB 5 from Roxford St to Calgrove BL, EB and WB 210 between the 5 and the 118, SB 14 from the 126 to the 5, NB 405 from the 118 to the 5, EB and WB 118 from Balboa BL to DeSoto Ave; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR10 AR2 AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC702 BC705 BC712 BC730 BC740 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE43 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E14 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E226 E229 E233 E239 E24 E25 E250 E26 E260 E261 E263 E27 E273 E275 E287 E288 E290 E292 E293 E295 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E4 E40 E443 E458 E462 E48 E481 E482 E49 E496 E5 E60 E61 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PH1 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire; INC#0929; 11:26AM; 2839 N Eastern Av; http://bit.ly/329AzAV; El Sereno; Approximately 1 acre of grass burning uphill on Soto Hill. No structures threatened. An anchor line is established at the base of the fire and crews are working to get lines around the fire; FS 16; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC2 E212 E47; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update #SaddleridgeFire Brush Fire; INC#1582; 11:00AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; A new evacuation center is now open at Lanark Recreation Center (21816 Lanark St) and able to take in residents. The other four evacuation centers are now FULL to capacity and not open to new arrivals. Pierce College is added as an evacuation center for large animals in addition to Hansen Dam; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR10 AR2 AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC702 BC705 BC712 BC730 BC740 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE43 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E14 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E226 E229 E233 E239 E24 E25 E250 E26 E260 E261 E263 E27 E273 E275 E287 E288 E290 E292 E293 E295 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E4 E40 E443 E458 E462 E48 E481 E482 E49 E496 E5 E60 E61 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update MEDIA ADVISORY Brush Fire; INC#1582; 09:25AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; The next scheduled media briefing is at 1PM in the same location (Hansen Dam in the grassy area adjacent to the Command Post) #SaddleridgeFire ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR10 AR2 AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC702 BC705 BC712 BC740 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E226 E229 E233 E239 E24 E25 E250 E26 E260 E261 E263 E27 E273 E275 E287 E288 E290 E292 E293 E295 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E40 E462 E48 E481 E482 E49 E496 E5 E60 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire; INC#1582; 08:25AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; Acreage updated to over 4,700. Over 1,000 firefighters assigned to the incident. The super scoopers and Sky Crane are in operation this morning. At least 25 structures destroyed. No change to the evacuation zones at this time (approximately 12,700 homes affected). One firefighter sustained a minor eye injury. One civilian suffered cardiac arrest and firefighters provided immediate life-saving care, unfortunately he died at the hospital. Firefighters have assisted approximately 100 residents requiring help to evacuate safely. Both Mason Park and Granada Hills evacuation centers and FULL and no longer accepting new residents. Sylmar Rec center remains OPEN. A NEW evacuation center is now open at Northridge Recreation Center (18300 Lemarsh St); FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC705 BC712 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E229 E233 E239 E24 E26 E260 E261 E27 E273 E275 E287 E290 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E40 E48 E481 E482 E49 E5 E60 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update MEDIA ADVISORY Brush Fire; INC#1582; 06:45AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; A media briefing is planned for 7:30AM at Hansen Dam with LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, LAPD Chief Michael Moore and our Unified Command Partners; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR33 AR5 BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC705 BC712 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E229 E233 E239 E24 E26 E260 E261 E27 E273 E275 E287 E290 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E40 E48 E481 E482 E49 E5 E60 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 JT4 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update #SaddleridgeFire Brush Fire; INC#1582; 03:10AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; Size of the fire is updated to upwards of 4,000 acres. Once daylight comes, a more accurate assessment can be performed. A number of homes have been destroyed by fire but the estimated number is not available at this time. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect and are available at https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire. This is an extremely dynamic, high wind driven fire and the weather will continue to drive the fire through the night. LAFD has 87 fire companies assigned with assistance from agencies across the region. Additional resources are on order from the state. There are no reported injuries at this time; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC18 BC1B BC705 BC712 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E112 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E20 E201 E209 E21 E229 E233 E239 E24 E26 E260 E261 E27 E273 E275 E287 E290 E298 E3 E33 E35 E37 E38 E3C E48 E481 E482 E49 E5 E60 E63 E64 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EA1 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 EM9 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire; INC#1582; 02:15PM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; ALL of Porter Ranch is now under MANDATORY evacuation.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC1B BC705 BC712 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E209 E21 E239 E24 E26 E261 E273 E275 E287 E290 E298 E3 E33 E35 E38 E3C E48 E481 E482 E5 E60 E63 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire; INC#1582; 01:35AM; Wb 210 Fy; http://bit.ly/2QajYKF; Sylmar; Updated Mandatory evacuation zone: West of Balboa, North of Sesnon to the Ventura County border and West to Mason. An Evacuation Warning is issued for all areas South of Sesnon to the 118FY. An evacuation warning is issued when a mandatory evacuation is anticipated if the fire continues on the same path. Residents in this area should be prepared to evacuate immediately.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC1B BC705 BC712 BP19 BP23 BP41 BP47 BP74 BP78 BP8 BP84 CE59 CE83 CL1 CM41 CM42 CM43 DZ12 E1 E10 E100 E102 E103 E106 E107 E11 E12 E15 E18 E1B E1C E2 E209 E21 E239 E24 E26 E261 E273 E275 E287 E290 E298 E3 E33 E35 E38 E3C E48 E481 E482 E5 E60 E63 E66 E69 E6S E7 E70 E72 E75 E77 E8 E81 E82C E85 E87 E89 E9 E90 E91 E93 E94 E95 E98 EM1 EM13 EM14 EM15 EM17 H0F H1 H2 H4 H5 HA1 HA2 HA4 HA5 HE1 JT2 JT3 PI2 PI4 RA10 RA105 RA106 RA13 RA17 RA18 RA26 RA266 RA43 RA55 RA59 RA6 RA64 RA7 RA73 RA75 RA78 RA81 RA82 RA88 RA898 RA9 RA90 RA91 RA98 T39 T73 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH5; 12; Margaret Stewart