The Kenneth Fire burned 1,052 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
A brush fire that erupted in West Hills Thursday afternoon is now fully contained, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters worked overnight to put out the remaining hot spots and prevent flare ups before gusty winds return this week.On Sunday, officials said the fire was 100% contained. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the people between Vanowen Street and Burbank Boulevard, from County Lane Road east to Valley Circle Boulevard, but shortly before 5:30 p.m.
, that mandatory order was reduced to an evacuation warning as the fire burned its way primarily into Ventura County.All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted as of 8 p.m. Thursday and deputies were checking the ID's of people moving through the area to be sure they were residents.No structures were damaged.According to LAPD, the fire is being investigated as arson.
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