3 deaths connected to fires that swept Southern California
The fires that have hit Southern California have been linked to three deaths as officials on Sunday continue to gain ground.that swept across the San Fernando Valley foothills, a man in his late 50s died after suffering a heart attack while talking with firefighters early Friday.Family members of Lois Arvickson confirmed the 89-year-old died in the fire.
On Friday night, Riverside County fire officials discovered the remains of a second victim at the park. All evacuation orders were lifted Saturday afternoon as firefighters continued to make progress battling the 7,900 acre-Saddleridge fire that had shut down freeways and sent thousands fleeing from their homes.
Slightly cooler temperatures and lighter winds aided crews on their third day fighting the fire, which blackened hillsides from Porter Ranch to Sylmar, officials said. As of Saturday evening, the fire was 33% contained.In Calimesa, the blaze has destroyed 76 homes and buildings and damaged 14 others.
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