Wildfire — Los Angeles County Mountains Excluding the Santa Monica Range, California

2019-10-10 to 2019-10-24 · Los Angeles County Mountains Excluding the Santa Monica Range, California

Event narrative

The Saddleridge Fire burned 8799 acres across the foothills of the San Fernando Valley as well as the Santa Clarita Valley and the Los Angeles county mountains. The combination of warm and dry Santa Ana winds and critically dry vegetation allowed for significant fire growth. The fire destroyed 19 residences and damages 88 additional residences. One civilian death was reported (due to cardiac arrest) and eight firefighters were injured.

Wider weather episode

The Saddleridge Fire burned over 8700 acres in the foothills of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles county. The combination of warm and dry Santa Ana winds as well as critically dry vegetation allowed for rapid fire growth. Over 100 residences were either damaged or destroyed by the fire. Additionally, there was one civilian death was reported due to cardiac arrest.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 861465. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.