The Saddleridge Fire is the latest fire to break out in Southern California. The fast-moving brush fire that began late Thursday in Sylmar amid strong Santa Ana winds, grew to 7,500 acres by Friday afternoon.
More than 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation, with at least 100,000 people being affected. Tragically, one civilian has died and one firefighter has been injured. The fire is currently 13% contained.
The fire has already destroyed a number of homes and mandatory evacuations have been issued for tens of thousands of people, closing portions of at least three major freeways.
Around 1,000 firefighters from multiple agencies have been battling the blaze as of Friday morning.
Below is a list of evacuation centers for people and animals:
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
11770 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
West Valley Animal Shelter
20655 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Northridge Recreation Center
18300 Lemarsh St, Northridge, CA 91324
Ranch Santa Susana Community Center
5005 E Los Anegeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371
Lanark Recreation Center
21816 Lanark St, Canoga Park, CA 91304
Van Nuys Recreation Center
14301 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Balboa Sports Center
17015 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
If you need assistance evacuating large animals, contact:
Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter at: (818) 756-9323
14409 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
West Valley Animal Shelter
20655 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Evacuation Centers that are filled to capacity:
Sylmar Recreation Center
13109 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
Grenada Hills Recreaction Center
16730 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Mason Recreation Center
10500 Mason Ave, Chatsworth, CA 9131
