Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills Near Runyon Canyon; Mandatory Evacuation Orders Issued
deadline.comLos Angeles Fire Department crews are responding to a new brush fire in the area of Solar and Astral drives in the Hollywood Hills, in the vicinity of Runyon Canyon.
The blaze was mapped at 10 acres, with first responders requesting more aid. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for an area bounded by Laurel Canyon Boulevard on the west, Mulholland Drive on the north, the 101 Freeway on the east and Hollywood Boulevard on the south.
The blaze is moving rapidly uphill and will likely be threatening structures within 5 or 10 minutes. Of course, the incident is not far from Hollywood landmarks such as the Dolby and Chinese Theaters, the Hollywood Roosevent and the Hollywood Bowl.
Authorities announced earlier today that Runyon Canyon would be closed due the the winds and fire hazards. ABC7 was among the first local outlets to pick up the news and other BREAKING NEWS: New fast-moving fire erupts in Hollywood Hills near Runyon Canyon https://t.co/8x00PmQimS pic.twitter.com/E15L00rsllNEW FIRE in Hollywood Hills pic.twitter.com/yPcqGEYEuN MORE… City News Service contributed to this report.
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