- Casualties and Damage: At least five people have died due to these wildfires. The Palisades Fire, one of the largest, has destroyed over 1,000 structures, making it the most destructive in Los Angeles history. The Eaton Fire in Altadena has also been devastating, burning over 10,600 acres and causing significant structural damage.
- Hollywood Hills Fire: A new fire, named the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills, growing to 50 acres. It has led to mandatory evacuations in areas iconic to Hollywood, including around Runyon Canyon, between the 101 Freeway and Laurel Canyon, and between Mulholland Drive and Hollywood Boulevard. This fire is particularly threatening to landmarks like the Hollywood Bowl, the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars are held, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Evacuations: More than 100,000 residents have been forced to evacuate due to the fires. The scale of evacuation has led to significant traffic issues, with some residents abandoning their cars to escape on foot.
- Response Efforts: Firefighting efforts are being supported by resources from various parts of California and beyond, including the National Guard and additional aircraft for water drops. President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster, facilitating federal assistance for the affected areas.
- Weather Conditions: The fires are being exacerbated by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, which are gusting at speeds up to 100 mph, coupled with extremely dry conditions. These winds have not only fueled the fires but have also made containment efforts challenging, with fire officials reporting zero progress in some areas due to the wind.
- Impact on Hollywood: Several Hollywood celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, and Paris Hilton, have lost their homes. The fires have also disrupted Hollywood events, with several film premieres and award shows postponed or canceled due to the ongoing crisis.
- Public Safety: There have been warnings about water safety in some areas, with residents advised to use only bottled water due to potential contamination from the fires. Looting has also been reported, leading to arrests.
>>>A fast-moving fire is burning in Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills. LAFD has ordered evacuations between the 101 Freeway and Laurel Canyon and between Mulholland Drive and Hollywood Boulevard.
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 9, 2025
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Sunset fire in Hollywood Hills: Evacuations, shelter - Los Angeles Times
Firefighters work on the Sunset fire on Vista street on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Los Angeles.
(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)
A fast-moving fire was burning in Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills.
The fire was burning south toward Hollywood Boulevard.
Evacuations
An evacuation zone was established for the area between the 101 Freeway on the east and Laurel Canyon on the west, and between Mulholland Drive on the north and Hollywood Boulevard on the south.
An evacuation advisory was issued to a wider swath of Hollywood Boulevard south to Sunset Boulevard and west to Coldwater Canyon Drive.
Roads
Officials were urging people to avoid the area so that residents could evacuate and fire crews could get stationed.
Shelters
Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.
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Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.A. Daily News. While at the Daily News, she published a series on fentanyl addiction that won a first-place investigative journalism award from the L.A. Press Club. Harter majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University. She loves surfing and, when not reporting, can most likely be found in the ocean.
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