Photo of the Saddleridge Fire2019

Los Angeles County

Saddleridge Fire

Litigation filed

Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison

8,799acres burned
19structures destroyed
1life lost

Affected areasSylmarGranada HillsPorter Ranch

Photo: Robertson & Associates, Used with permission of Robertson & Associates, source

Fire facts (from public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed)
Year2019
Start dateUnknown
Containment dateUnknown
Region / countiesLos Angeles
Acreage8,799
Structures destroyed19
Structures damagedUnknown
Fatalities1
Cause statusunder investigation
Cause categoryutility equipment
Officially determined arsonNo / not determined
Responsible partyNone publicly/officially named
Last verified2026-06-15

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

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.

What you can do next, whatever your fire

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Sources

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.