Today In SCV History: May 30, 2013 - Powerhouse Fire Erupts In San Francisquito Canyon img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: May 30, 2013
Today In SCV History: May 30, 2013 - Powerhouse Fire Erupts In San Francisquito Canyon
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Today In SCV History: May 30, 2013
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 05/30/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 30, 2013): Powerhouse Fire Burns 30,000 Acres in San Francisquito Canyon**
On May 30, 2013, the Powerhouse Fire ignited near LADWP’s Powerhouse No. 1 in San Francisquito Canyon, quickly spreading across more than 30,000 acres in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys, destroying 30 homes and prompting widespread evacuations. More than 2,100 firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two weeks, and investigators later determined the fire was sparked by a tripped power line. FEMA ultimately agreed to cover up to 75% of the firefighting costs.
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Date: 05/30/2026 8:00am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (May 30, 2013): Powerhouse Fire Burns 30,000 Acres in San Francisquito Canyon**
On May 30, 2013, the Powerhouse Fire ignited near LADWP’s Powerhouse No. 1 in San Francisquito Canyon, quickly spreading across more than 30,000 acres in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys, destroying 30 homes and prompting widespread evacuations. More than 2,100 firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two weeks, and investigators later determined the fire was sparked by a tripped power line. FEMA ultimately agreed to cover up to 75% of the firefighting costs.
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