What to Know
- The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills was one of six LA County wildfires burning Wednesday on a day of strong, but decreasing, winds.
- The fire started just before 6 p.m. west of the Runyon Canyon hiking area.
- Evacuations were ordered as water-dropping helicopters attacked flames.
- More than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County.
Water-dropping helicopters are attacking a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills near homes and the scenic Runyon Canyon hiking trails.
The fire casting an orange glow over the area was reported in the 2300 block of North Solar Drive, between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park. The location is west of the Hollywood Bowl music venue and the 101 Freeway.
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