BREAKING: A brush fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, threatening homes and prompting the closure of a heavily trafficked section of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
Saturday, threatening homes and prompting a temporary closure of a heavily trafficked section of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
The fire was reported at about 1 p.m. at 1639 Laurel Canyon Blvd., near the east end of Hollywood Boulevard, according to the At least four homes were threatened, but fire officials said that "due to the proper brush clearance in place, they have good defensible space and firefighters are able to get water on the fire while defending the homes."No homes were damaged and no injuries were reported.
Traffic on Laurel Canyon Blvd will remain impacted as the mop up operations continue through the afternoon. Drivers are highly advised to seek alternate routes. Resources from the Beverly Hills Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department were also at the scene assisting.
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