A wildfire has erupted near West Hills in Los Angeles, prompting immediate evacuation orders for residents in the area. The fire, which is dangerously close to structures, has spread rapidly, with thick smoke filling the sky. Evacuations were issued Thursday afternoon, January 9, for the region around Valley Circle Boulevard and the 101 Freeway, covering Vanowen to Burbank Boulevard and County Lane Road east to East Valley Circle Boulevard. A warning was also given for areas near Ingomar and Saticoy streets. Firefighting helicopters have been deployed, performing water drops as one of six active fires in Los Angeles County. 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: ‘Police Academy’ Actor Steve Guttenberg Joins First Responders in Pacific Palisades Evacuations (Watch Video).

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