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Saddleridge Fire 95 Percent Contained

The Saddleridge Fire on the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley is 95 percent contained, according to an update from the Los Angeles Fire Department on Tuesday morning. So far, the fire has burned 8,800 acres, destroyed 17 structures and damaged 88 others. More than 300 personnel from multiple government agencies are assigned to the fire. “Tactical patrols will remain in place to monitor the area as low humidity and gusty northerly winds remain a concern,” the LAFD website said. “The public is reminded to please drive cautiously and yield to emergency personnel who are still working in and around the burn area.” The cause of the Saddleridge Fire remains under investigation.

Joel Russel
Joel Russel
Joel Russell joined the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2006 as a reporter. He transferred to sister publication San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2012 as managing editor. Since he assumed the position of editor in 2015, the Business Journal has been recognized four times as the best small-circulation tabloid business publication in the country by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Previously, he worked as senior editor at Hispanic Business magazine and editor of Business Mexico.

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