Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for the Sylmar Fire – also referred to as the Hurst Fire – the third fire to erupt in Los Angeles County on Tuesday. In addition, a separate brush fire broke out in the Sun Valley area along the 5 Freeway near Lankershim Boulevard referred to as the Tamarack Fire. Details: KTLA.com
Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for the Sylmar Fire – also referred to as the Hurst Fire – the third fire to erupt in Los Angeles County on Tuesday. In addition, a separate brush fire broke out in the Sun Valley area along the 5 Freeway near Lankershim Boulevard referred to as the Tamarack Fire. Details: KTLA.com
The family members of Victor Shaw, a victim of the fatal Eaton Fire, told KTLA's Rick Chambers that he died defending his home, with his garden hose in his hand. Details: KTLA.com
A four-story structure fire in Studio City erupted and quickly spread to nearby hillside homes.
This report aired Jan. 9, 2024.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/structure-fire-erupts-in-studio-city-crews-work-to-contain-flames/
A four-story residence erupted in flames in Studio City on Wednesday night, and crews are fighting to keep the flames from spreading. Details: KTLA.com
As the deadly Eaton Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane is seeking help as a large number of animals are being evacuated. Over 100 animals arrived at the organization on Wednesday, as workers expected more drop-offs to come in over the next few days, according Dia DuVernet, president and CEO of Pasadena Humane.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/help-needed-as-injured-animals-arrive-at-pasadena-humane-society-due-to-wildfire/
KTLA coverage of the Sunset Fire in Hollywood. Jan. 8, 2025.
Los Angeles city fire crews raced to contain a new wildfire in the Runyon Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening. Jan. 8, 2025.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held her first news briefing on the wildfires Wednesday evening after returning from Africa. Jan. 8, 2025.
Palisades Fire Updates: https://trib.al/z6QZrKm
Unedited Sky5 footage of homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire on Jan. 8, 2025. (KTLA)
Pasadena leaders and Los Angeles County officials discussed the devastating Eaton Fire, which has burned over 10,600 acres and taken five civilian lives.
This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Jan. 8, 2024.
Forty horses were successfully rescued from the Eaton Fire, but the effort took a somber turn when one horse broke loose and disappeared into the burning wilderness. On Wednesday, however, a passerby found the missing horse and reunited her with her owners. The white horse, covered in ash and with singed hair, was a bit worse for wear but appeared healthy and in good spirits, according to her owners. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports.
KTLA's John Fenoglio, a former EMT and volunteer firefighter, was reporting live from the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, when he seized the opportunity to douse flames that had spread to a home. Jan. 8, 2025.
