A fast-moving fire dubbed the #SaddleRidgeFire is moving through the San Fernando Valley. Dozens of homes have been seen in flames this morning. It broke out around 9pm Thursday night and has now consumed more than 4,600 acres with 0% containment. It’s being fueled by Santa Ana winds.
#BREAKING: Mandatory evacuations are in place for communities north of Los Angeles as the wind-whipped #SaddleridgeFire spread overnight, threatening homes and shutting down freeways. https://t.co/wkimNEouLk pic.twitter.com/k0KRqcFUti
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) October 11, 2019
The mandatory evacuations are centered around Porter Ranch. It’s a neighborhood, with about 30,000 residents, located northwest of Burbank. Officials added that the “fire is rapidly moving west towards the northern portions of Granada Hills.. and Chatsworth, in the vicinity of the 118 freeway. Be prepared and ready to evacuate if given the order.” In all about 100,000 residents are said to be under evacuation orders.Â
Absolute hellscape headed toward Porter Ranch along Sesnon BLVD. Authorities going house to house urging everyone to evacuate immediately. #SaddleridgeFire #NBCLA pic.twitter.com/qnPE3zvQs6
— Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBC) October 11, 2019
Due to smoke conditions, at least five freeways have been shutdown.
Frightening image of #SaddleridgeFire consuming I-5 overnight 📸 @abc7chriscristi pic.twitter.com/iJ85pNg4rm
— Rob Marciano (@RobMarciano) October 11, 2019
Several shelters have been opened, including some for animals.
#BREAKING #SaddleridgeFire: Evacuating #horses and #livestock in #Sylmar. pic.twitter.com/hE5bs7yNe3
— Robert Kovacik (@RobertNBCLA) October 11, 2019
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