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Sunset Fire Map Shows How Far Flames Have Spread

A Los Angeles County map shows multiple wildfires, including the Sunset Fire which sparked on Wednesday evening and is fueled by strong winds raging across the area. The fast-paced bushfire started along the 2300 block of North Solar Drive in Hollywood Hills and is now raging in a 60-acre area between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that it issued mandatory evacuations in areas from Laurel Canyon Blvd to the West, Hollywood Blvd to the South, Cahuenga Blvd/101 Fwy/Highland Ave to the East, and Mulholland Drive to the North.

What does the Sunset Fire map show now?

CNN shared live updates of the Sunset Fire map that showed flames lighting up the Runyon Canyon in L.A. County in the night hours. A resident named Ken Robinson told the outlet that the bushfire “came up so quickly” and “swept fast like lightning” in the 160-acre park, a popular destination for locals. Reportedly, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also confirmed that the flames destroyed nearly 50 acres near the Hollywood Hills.

The Sunset Fire sparked shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday and the Los Angeles Fire Department has yet to determine the cause. The blaze reportedly started while crews fought and attempted to contain three other wildfires in the L.A. County area. These bushfires, including the Palisades Fire, Hurst Fire, and Eaton Fire, have killed at least five people and caused destruction to thousands of homes and properties. Many celebrities including Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal, Leighton Meester, and Adam Brody witnessed their homes getting burned.

Besides the fire department’s map of the Sunset Fire, CNN is sharing constant updates including conversations with evacuees. Resident Scott Dill who was fleeing the fire describes the “chaotic” night traffic jams as “fire trucks and police vehicles” rush to the scene and “people trying to leave.” Dill, who has currently taken shelter at a friend’s house, reported seeing “flames and smoke from our building.” He claimed they also witnessed helicopters and other aircraft showering water over the raging flames. 

Authorities continue with their efforts to contain the multiple wildfires in L.A. County and facilitate the evacuation process.

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