Saddleridge fire is 19% contained; growth slows

The Saddleridge Fire in the northern San Fernando Valley slowly grew overnight to 7,552 acres, though calm winds heading into Saturday morning helped to significantly slow its growth, officials said.
The wildfire that began Thursday was 19% contained Saturday morning, with fire crews focusing on the Newhall Pass area in Placerita Canyon and Calgrove Boulevard where it meets Interstate-5, said Chris Reade, L.A. County Fire Department spokesman.
The potential for additional growth remains if the w