A 960-acre wildfire ignited Thursday afternoon in the West Hills area near the 101 Freeway.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire quickly spread south, relatively close to homes before they could establish perimeter lines.
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Vanowen southbound to Burbank Boulevard and County Lane Road eastbound to East Valley Circle Boulevard, the LAFD said. Several evacuation warnings have also been issued for areas adjacent to the fire, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuation Warnings:
- Vanowen south to Burbank Boulevard County Lane Road east to E Valley Circle Boulevard
A water-dropping aircraft quickly responded to the fire. Firefighters from Los Angeles and Ventura counties are actively involved in containment efforts, Cal Fire said. It is burning in an area with challenging terrain and low vegetation. Flames are driven by strong Santa Ana winds.
Authorities dropped all evacuation advisories at 8:30 p.m. after the fire destroyed 960 hectares. According to Cal Fire, the fire was 35% contained as of Thursday evening.
A wireless emergency evacuation alert was sent to Los Angeles County residents. However, it was intended for people in the order and warning zones for the Kenneth Fire in West Hills.
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