San Fernando Valley

  Firefighter battles flames in Porter Ranch — Francine Orr/ Los Angeles Times Firefighters continue to attack blazes in Southern California today; two big wildfires in the San Fernando Valley have destroyed homes, businesses, vehicles, and caused two deaths.  Authorities say a break overnight from the strong Santa Ana winds in the Lake View Terrace area allowed crews to get the upper hand on the Marek […]

  Flames and smoke near the 118 freeway in Porter Ranch — Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times Erratic Santa Ana winds are fueling wildfires in Southern California, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying dozens of buildings, including some homes. A homeless man and his dog were killed when the makeshift shack they were sleeping in was overrun by flames near Lake View Terrace in the […]