Wildfire breaks out near The Getty
Listen to this articleThe Los Angeles Emergency Management Department has issued an evacuation notice for the Malibu area. A fire has broken out near the Getty Museum. The Los Angeles Fire Department said this is a very dynamic fire that is driven by high winds, 20 mph and higher, with gusts over 40 mph. Humidity is only 24%. They are telling motorists to avoid the I-405 in that area, and specifically the Sepulveda Pass. Here’s an LAFD map of the evacuation zones.
Over 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, including Lakers star LeBron James who tweeted that he and his family had trouble finding a hotel to stay in during this emergency. Apparently the evacuation center are getting filled up fast. Various outlets are reporting people are sleeping in their vehicles in the parking lots.
Man these LA ? aren’t no joke. Had to emergency evacuate my house and I’ve been driving around with my family trying to get rooms. No luck so far! ??♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2019
They also noted there are more than 10,000 commercial and residential structures in the evacuation zones. Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted a message to the area:
Current shelters for people evacuating due to the #GettyFire.
More info: https://t.co/46nuBN7zHX pic.twitter.com/3UGtsYPCMa
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) October 28, 2019
This is just one of hundreds of fires around the state of California. In Sonoma County the Kincade Fire has spread to more than 66,000 acres. The fire has destroyed 96 structures, including wineries. That fire is only 5% contained as of Monday morning,
The Pacific Palisades Fire is now 75% contained.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency across the state. No rain is expected for quite some time, although a cold front came through the area this weekend.
From the LAFD:
- MANDATORY EVACUATION AREA: The current zone remains the same: Temescal Canyon Road is the western border. Sunset Boulevard to Chautauqua Boulevard, continuing on Chautauqua Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway remains the South border, Mulholland remains the North border and 405 Freeway remains the East border
- EVACUATION WARNING AREA: South of Mulholland, East of Topanga Canyon, North of Sunset and West of Temescal Canyon Road.
- EVACUATION CENTERS (All shelters welcome small animals/pets):
- Westwood Recreation Center (1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard)
- Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center (14201 Huston Street)
- Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner)
- Palisades Recreation Center (851 Alma Real Drive)
- Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (2551 Motor Avenue)
- For Small Animals:
- West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer St)
- West LA Animal Shelter (11361 W Pico Bl)
- For Large Animals:
- Hansen Dam Rec Area: 11127 Orcas Ave. Lake View Terrace, 91342
- Recommended actions
- For Small Animals:
- West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer St)
- West LA Animal Shelter (11361 W Pico Bl)
- For Large Animals:
- Hansen Dam Rec Area: 11127 Orcas Ave. Lake View Terrace, 91342
The fire department also includes a helpful list, called “Ready, Set, Go,” to prepare for the possibility of having to evacuate your residence in case of a fire: Click here.
Top photo courtesy of LAFD
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