Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Aug 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Old Town Newhall businesses destroyed in morning fire
By The BriefBrief
A fire destroyed multiple businesses in Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall early Monday morning, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The blaze was reported around 3 a.m. in the 24000 block of North Main Street, and fire authorities called a second alarm due to heavy flames and smoke. Impacted businesses included a theater, Gary’s Auto Collision Center, and Newhall Refinery.
WHO: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; fire authorities
WHAT: A morning fire destroyed several businesses in Old Town Newhall, prompting a second-alarm response.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita (24000 block of North Main Street), Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: The cause hasn’t been reported yet.
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