Los Angeles Times | October 13, 2008 | 4:29 p.m. PDT --- Fire engulfs 10,000 acres in San Fernando Valley Two massive fires are burning out of control in the San Fernando Valley, devouring more than 10,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents, closing freeways and causing at least two deaths. In other news: -- At least eight homes and other structures have burned, some near Topanga Canyon Boulevard near the 118 Freeway. -- In Lake View Terrace, a 5,300-acre wildfire driven by intense Santa Ana winds destroyed about 30 mobile homes. -- Residents in the western San Fernando Valley and eastern Ventura County areas have been told that they could be ordered to evacuate at any moment. -- In Porter Ranch, a blaze consumed more than 5,000 acres, jumping the 118 Freeway. A map of traffic updates, closures and evacuation areas: http://www.latimes.com/la-goog-map-fires,0,7044119.storylink Or, call the Los Angeles Fire Department at (800) 439-2909 for information on wildfire-related traffic, evacuations and shelter locations. Complete coverage at: http://link.latimes.com/r/M2L8S1/QPQXH/02OBI9/5WZA/SQS1K/6C/t
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