The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills scorched 50 acres before fire crews got seemed to get the upper hand on it. But, as is the way in Los Angeles this week, as soon as the immediate danger had passed,

The new blaze lit up near Runyon Canyon, which is in the vicinity of iconic Los Angeles locations and tourist destinations. No homes were said to be damaged.

A "very dangerous and explosive" brush fire has sparked in the Runyon Canyon area in the Hollywood Hills, prompting evacuations for some residents, firefighters said. The Sunset Fire was first reported just after 5:30 p.

Ben Affleck was seen returning to his home in Pacific Palisades, which continues to be ravaged by wildfires. Massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins, killing at least five people and threatening famous landmarks.

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. down to Hollywood Boulevard on the south.

A fast-moving brush fire, known as the Sunset Fire, broke out on Solar Drive near Runyon Canyon in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, in close proximity to the famous Hollywood Sign. The fire ignited around 5:30 p.

Fire officials say the flames consumed about 43 acres of land before their aggressive attack stopped forward progress.

All evacuation orders for the Hollywood Hills Sunset Fire have been lifted Thursday after water-dropping aircraft slowed the fire's advance overnight, allowing for full-containment by the afternoon. The Sunset Fire was first reported just after 5:30 p.

An evacuation zone was established between the 101 Freeway and Laurel Canyon and between Mulholland Drive and Hollywood Boulevard.