Thousands of Los Angeles residents return to their homes after firefighters battled a deadly and fast-moving wildfire on the northern edge of the city
A firefighter battles a wind-driven wildfire called the Saddle Ridge fire in the early morning hours Friday in Porter Ranch, California, U.S., October 11, 2019
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire was 19 percent contained after "aggressive" overnight air operations in support of ground crews, up from 13 percent a day earlier."My heart goes out to those who have been impacted," Garcetti said in a statement. "I am deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders ... These brave women and men saved lives — and if not for their quick action, we know the destruction would have been much worse.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, the LAFD said, and 31 structures have been either damaged or destroyed.The Saddleridge is the largest among a spate of wildfires across Southern California.
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