2019Los Angeles County
Saddleridge Fire
Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison
Affected areasSylmarGranada HillsPorter Ranch
Photo: Robertson & Associates, Used with permission of Robertson & Associates, source
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Los Angeles |
| Acreage | 8,799 |
| Structures destroyed | 19 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Cause category | utility equipment |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Responsible party | None publicly/officially named |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
Lawsuits arising from the Saddleridge Fire were filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the fire was connected to the utility’s electrical equipment in the Sylmar area. The matters proceeded within the coordinated structure California uses for utility wildfire cases. This site reports only that the litigation exists on the public record as of the status date; it does not characterize its merits or any individual’s position.
Litigation was filed in connection with the Saddleridge Fire involving electrical utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual's legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Saddleridge Fire
What caused the Saddleridge Fire?
The cause is recorded as under investigation (category: utility equipment).
Is there litigation over the Saddleridge Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
What areas did the Saddleridge Fire affect?
The Saddleridge Fire (Los Angeles County) affected communities including Sylmar, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch.
How large was the Saddleridge Fire?
8,799 acres, 19 structures destroyed, 1 fatality, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. Figures marked AUTO-updatable are refreshed from government incident data; see Sources & Methodology.