Today In SCV History: August 28, 1962 - Placerita Fire Destroys Gene Autry's Melody Ranch img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: August 28, 1962
Today In SCV History: August 28, 1962 - Placerita Fire Destroys Gene Autry's Melody Ranch
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Today In SCV History: August 28, 1962
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 08/28/2026 2:14pm
Article Summary:
1962 Placerita Fire Destroys Much of Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita Valley
On Aug. 28, 1962, two wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds burned approximately 17,200 acres across the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. The blaze destroyed about 75% of Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch, along with 15 homes and other structures, while forcing evacuations—including hundreds of hospital patients—but no lives were lost.
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Date: 08/28/2026 2:14pm
Article Summary:
1962 Placerita Fire Destroys Much of Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita Valley
On Aug. 28, 1962, two wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds burned approximately 17,200 acres across the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. The blaze destroyed about 75% of Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch, along with 15 homes and other structures, while forcing evacuations—including hundreds of hospital patients—but no lives were lost.
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