October 13, 2008

9000 Acres Burning In The San Fernando Valley

Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times

By Andrew Blankstein and Jennifer Oldham | 3:18 p.m.

Thousands in the Valley are driven from their homes. Thick plumes of smoke close parts of the 5, 118 and 210 freeways.

• Porter Ranch fire halts 118 Freeway; motorist dead

• As fire threatens, Porter Ranch neighbors make a choice

• Lake View Terrace residents near fire boundary watch and worry

Map: Live traffic and school closures

Video: Live from KTLA's helicopter

Air quality: Fire prompts warnings

Tags: helicopter air, los angeles times, porter ranch fire, quality fire, school closures, thick plumes

Filed under Fire by Levi Ben Avraham

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