The Kenneth Fire sparked along the 24000 block of West Victory Boulevard Thursday afternoon
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — A new wildfire has started in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles County.
The Kenneth Fire sparked along the 24000 block of West Victory Boulevard Thursday afternoon. According to Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire is burning toward the south. It’s burned about 1,000 acres. It is 35% contained.
Evacuations
The LAFD mandatory evacuation order for the Kenneth Fire is DOWNGRADED to an Evacuation Warning. The LAFD Evacuation Warning is LIFTED.
Fire Map
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):
Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
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The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for lvocal warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here’s what to do to prepare for fire season.
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