A brush fire burning in the Hollywood Hills near homes and hiking trails has prompted evacuations and is drawing attention from water-dropping helicopters. The fire is one of several wildfires burning across Los Angeles County amidst red flag warnings.
Red flag warnings remain in effect in Los Angeles County, where the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have destroyed homes and businesses.The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills was one of six LA County wildfires burning Wednesday on a day of strong, but decreasing, winds.Evacuations were ordered as water-dropping helicopters attacked flames.Water-dropping helicopters are attacking a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills near homes and the scenic Runyon Canyon hiking trails.
The fire casting an orange glow over the area was reported in the 2300 block of North Solar Drive, between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. The location is west of the Hollywood Bowl music venue and the 101 Freeway.Mandatory evacuations were ordered for the Sunset Fire, which was estimated at 10 acres. The evacuation zone is for Laurel Canyon Boulevard on the west; to Mulholland Drive on the north; to the 101 Freeway on the east; and down to Hollywood Boulevard on the south. Traffic was backing up on nearby streets, including some below the fire in Hollywood, where the fire's eerie glow was visible. Law enforcement officers could be seen doing door-to-door checking on residents. Video showed fire engines maneuvering up narrow canyon roads in neighborhoods overlooking the Los Angeles basin to the south.Benjamin Vega was among those evacuated from his home. 'We've lived here about 16 years, and this is the first time we've had to evacuate,' Vega said.'We definitely were not expecting a fire in my neighborhood tonight.' The Sunset Fire is burning in the Hollywood Hills, adding to an already disastrous day of fires across Los Angeles Wednesday. Firefighters said the terrain in the area is steep and rugged, making an attack from the air the best option. 'I cannot emphasize strongly enough for everyone to follow our evacuation orders,' said Margaret Stewart, public information officer at Los Angeles Fire Department It's a very densely populated area. Get out immediatel
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