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Evacuation orders lifted after brush fire contained in Los Angeles County
The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Brush fire in Los Angeles County gets close to homes, prompts evacuations in Burbank
Brush fire in Los Angeles County gets close to homes, prompts evacuations in Burbank A brush fire in Los Angeles County prompted evacuations that have now been lifted Tuesday afternoon, June 10. The Bethany Fire started shortly after 4:30 p.m. local time in the city of Burbank, according to CalFire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. The brush fire grew 8 acres, prompting evacuation orders in parts of the city. Yet those orders have now been lifted as crews managed to stop the fire from spreading further, the Burbank Fire Department confirmed shortly before 6 p.m. "Fire hose has been placed around the house to keep it contained," the department wrote on Facebook. "Monitoring and cleanup will continue throughout the night." USA TODAY has reached out to the Burbank Fire Department for additional information. California fires map Follow along here for the full version of USA TODAY's wildfire map. US Wildfire, smoke map
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Evacuation orders issued due to brush fire burning in Los Angeles County
A brush fire burning near homes in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said Tuesday. The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area in Burbank, California. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Burbank due to the eight-acre fire. All hiking trails above Burbank, including Wildwood Canyon and Stough Nature Center areas, are closed due to the fire, police said. "If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately," the Burbank Police Department said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Bethany fire: Check which popular hiking trails are closed as blazes spread to 10 acres
On Tuesday afternoon, a fast-moving brush fire broke out in Burbank. Named the Bethany Fire, the flames were first reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. near Bethany Road and Amherst Drive, according to the Burbank Fire Department. Within the hour, the fire had already spread across 8 to 10 acres of dry brush and hillside. Evacuation orders were issued for residents above Bel Aire Drive, specifically along Walnut Avenue, as well as the area surrounding the Bel Aire Ballfield, which includes Vista Ridge and Starlight Circle. The DeBell Golf Club was also cleared as a precaution. Meanwhile, homes located north of Kenneth Boulevard and west of Magnolia Boulevard were placed under an evacuation warning. ALSO READ| Bethany fire: Burbank officials list evacuation sites amid brush fire near Amherts Dr - Check here All hiking trails in the hills are currently off-limits, including Wildwood Canyon and the areas around the Stough Nature Centre, both of which are frequented by locals for hiking, dog walking, and scenic views of the San Fernando Valley. 'If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately,' the Burbank Police Department said. 'Officers are in the area to assist.' Notably, the McCambridge Recreation Centre at 1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard was opened as an evacuation site for displaced residents. Emergency crews from the Burbank Fire and Police Departments, along with the Los Angeles Fire Department, have been working on the scene to control the flames and assist residents. Now, authorities are urging residents in and around the affected zones to prepare for possible evacuation. Precautionary steps include: Creating and maintaining defensible space around homes to guard against flying embers, packing an emergency bag with essential items, including important documents and medications, and monitoring evacuation routes and updates from local officials ALSO READ| How much do ICE agents make? Know average annual salary as Los Angeles protests ramp up Fire officials have yet to determine what sparked the fire, and the cause remains under investigation.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Evacuation orders issued due to brush fire burning in Los Angeles County
A brush fire burning near homes in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders, authorities said Tuesday. The Burbank Fire Department said Tuesday afternoon it was responding to the Bethany Fire, which is burning near a residential area in Burbank, California. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Burbank due to the eight-acre fire. All hiking trails above Burbank, including Wildwood Canyon and Stough Nature Center areas, are closed due to the fire, police said. "If you are on or near the hiking trails or in these recreation areas in the Burbank hills, please leave the area immediately," the Burbank Police Department said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
