Firefighters quickly knock down Los Angeles vegetation fire in Griffith Park
The fire was reported around 1 p.m., on the hillside just below the East Griffith Observatory Trail.
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The fire was reported around 1 p.m., on the hillside just below the East Griffith Observatory Trail.
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Improving weather conditions continue to aid in the increased containment of both the Eaton and Palisades fires, with some evacuations lifted in the Palisades Fire area.
The start of a cooling trend begins Thursday, marking the end of the PDS alert and a downgrade of red flag warning zones.
San Bernardino County Fire reported the blaze rapidly spread about 30 acres "in light flashy fuels."
Cal Fire said at a Wednesday morning news conference that in the last 24 hours, there has been little to no growth in both fires.
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said the department has staffed all available resources and fire patrols and engines are being strategically placed in the high-fire risk areas of the city.
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"We are not screwing around with this, we do not want anyone taking advantage of our residents that have already been victimized," Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said.