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On Thursday morning, Santa Clarita Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares’ bill aimed to prevent wildfires passed through the Assembly floor and is now on it’s way to the Senate.  The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency to prepare and certify an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out. Existing law exempts actions of fuel reduction or forest thinning on federal lands from these CEQA requirements in an effort to promote wildfire prevention.  The bill, AB 267, would extend this exemption to January 1, 2026, allowing for fede...

Fire crews are battling a blaze in Castaic that has scorched at least 650 acres prompting evacuations, officials said Wednesday evening.

North Fire: Evacuation orders issued in 650-acre brush fire at 0% containment in Castaic

By R.J. Johnson - @rickerthewriter Apr 29, 2021 A brush fire in Castaic that has burned around 650 acres and is zero percent contained has prompted authorities to issue mandatory evacuations for several streets in the area. The North Fire was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. near The Old Road, east of the Golden State (5) Freeway. The fire began as a one acre brush fire that quickly spread to 50 acres by 3:20 p.m. Mandatory evacuations were issued for those residents north and west of West Hills Drive, north of Iron Village Drive, north and west of Tesoro Del Valle and north of Copper Hi...

North Fire Evacuation Assistance Available Through Red Cross, Animal Evacuation Available The American Red Cross Los Angeles is urging Santa Clarita residents who need a place to stay during North Fire evacuations to reach out for assistance, with Castaic Animal Care Center providing shelter for animals. if you need assistance, please call us at 323-374-3525 or DM us. we are here to help and provide safety and security. In addition, The Castaic Animal Care Center is accepting animals, who are evacuating with their human parents. https://t.co/KukteYfQuM The Red Cross is assisting people unde...