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.

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.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills scorched 50 acres before fire crews 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,