LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Yet another fast-moving wildfire has erupted, this time the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills near Runyon Canyon Park.
Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the flames at 2350 Solar Drive, near Astral Drive, just after 5:30 p.m.
Preliminary information from fire officials estimated the wildfire had charred at least 10 acres, burning between Runyon Canyon Park and Wattles Park.
Sunset Fire in Hollywood seen from AllertCalifornia cameras on Jan. 8, 2025.
“A Mandatory Evacuation Order is now in place for Laurel Canyon Blvd (on the west) to Mulholland Dr (on the north) to 101 Freeway (on the east) down to Hollywood Blvd (on the south),” LAFD said.
The L.A. Emergency Alerts system advised residents near the fire to prepare for possible evacuation orders.
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