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A fire that started Friday in Pacific Palisades flared up Saturday due to gusty winds and is threatening homes in Topanga Canyon. More than 700 acres have burned.
Authorities urge people to avoid the Topanga Canyon area.
Evacuation zones
• East of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Topanga Community Center and Viewridge Road in an unincorporated area.
• North of Entrada Road, south of Oakwood Drive and east of Henry Ridge Mountain Way in an unincorporated area.
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• There were no evacuation orders for L.A. residents as of 7 p.m. Saturday. MANDATORY EVACUATIONS ORDERED See attached images. If you live in Zone 4 or Zone 6 in Topanga (boxes outlined in blue) please evacuate. Also hard closure at Topanga/Mulholland and Topanga/PCH #PalisadesFire
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Firefighters on Sunday continued to battle a fire threatening homes in Topanga Canyon, with officials hoping cooler, moist conditions can help.
As of 7:30 a.m., the Palisades fire was 0% contained and evacuations were in place for homes near Topanga Canyon Road. Firefighters on the ground and in the air continued to battle the blaze through the early morning hours.
Skies were cloudy, and there was some drizzle Sunday morning.
The cause of the fire near Topanga State Park which ignited around 10 p.m. Friday is still under investigation, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
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A helicopter battles a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades area. Nearby residents were ordered to evacuate.
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Mandatory evacuation orders affecting about 1,000 people were in effect Sunday as firefighters continued to battle a raging brush fire in the Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles County sheriff s deputies searched for a person suspected of setting the blaze.
There was zero containment of the Palisades Fire, which had burned about 835 acres as of 10:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
The weather remained cool and moist overnight which led to calmer fire activity. However, conditions were expected to change as the vegetation in the area is very dry and has not burned in more than 50 years, according to the LAFD s Margaret Stewart.
By City News Service
May 16, 2021
PACIFIC PALISADES (CNS) - Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect today as firefighters continue to battle the 750-acre Palisades Fire and Los Angeles County sheriff s deputies search for a person suspected of setting the blaze.
Meanwhile, air quality officials issued a smoke advisory Saturday due to large amounts of smoke billowing near homes in the Pacific Palisades area and advised those who smell smoke or see ash to limit exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed or seeking alternate shelter and avoiding vigorous physical activity.
There was zero containment, Los Angeles Fire Department s Margaret Stewart said Saturday evening. She said there are three burn areas, ``the main fire, the original fire . and a small spot fire.