LOS ANGELES, October 11, 2026 — The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has closed its emergency shelter that was opened to support residents affected by the Bike Fire in Santa Clarita.

At the request of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Red Cross opened a shelter Sunday evening at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita to provide a safe place for residents impacted by the fire and related utility outages.

The shelter closed at 8:30 p.m. tonight in coordination with the City of Santa Clarita after conditions improved in the community. The Red Cross remains engaged with local partners and is continuing outreach to affected families to provide immediate assistance and recovery support.

The shelter was staffed by Red Cross volunteers who prepared the site and ensured it was ready to welcome residents seeking refuge from the fire and disruptions to essential services.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters and works alongside local partners to support communities before, during and after emergencies.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org.

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