2 dead, nearly 6,000 acres burned in two San Fernando Valley fires

2 dead, nearly 6,000 acres burned in two San Fernando Valley fires

A fire in the Porter Ranch area has scorched 2,000 acres in less than two hours; a fatality on the 118 Freeway may be linked to the blaze. The Marek fire has burned at least 3,700 acres. »

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Porter Ranch fire shuts down 118 Freeway; 1 motorist dead

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