Fire in Sylmar Rages Through the Night – Claims Structures

November 15, 2008

A dangerous, fast-moving brush fire in the Sylmar section of the San Fernando Valley, spread by gusting 50 mph winds has now burned at least three homes and is threatening several more, City Fire Department spokesperson Melissa Kelly said today.

So far there are no reports of injuries to residents or fire personnel, said Kelly.

The blaze ignited about 10:30 p.m. in the dry, brushy hills above 13000 W. Sayre Street near Shablow Ave, and has so far consumed 100 acres, said Kelly

Story by Fox 11 LA

Please Share
  • E-mail this story to a friend!
  • MySpace
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • Digg
  • LinkedIn
  • del.icio.us

{ 0 comments… add one now }

Previous post: Bullhead City Arson Fire

Next post: Fires blaze a path of destruction through SoCal