VOLCANO MADNESS: [CaliforniaDisasters] Update Brush Fire #GettyFire 10/31/2019 INC#0074

Thursday, October 31, 2019

[CaliforniaDisasters] Update Brush Fire #GettyFire 10/31/2019 INC#0074

Update Brush Fire #GettyFire 10/31/2019 INC#0074

Update #BrushFire#GettyFire; INC#0074; 7:00AM; 1800 N Sepulveda Blvd; https://www.lafd.org/news/getty-fire; #LosAngeles; As of 7:00AM on October 31, 2019: The fire remains at 745 acres with 30% containment. 12 residences destroyed and 5 damaged. No civilian injuries or fatalities, 2 minor Firefighter injuries. Firefighters worked overnight to cool any hot spots and contain any flare ups within the current fire perimeter. Adverse weather conditions will continue to be the greatest challenge for firefighters. An Extreme Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6:00PM. Strong Santa Ana winds with peak wind gusts of 30-50 mpw will continue to impact wind prone areas of Los Angeles. Widespread single digit relative humidity's are forecasted. This all adds up to an extreme fire weather threat, meaning that conditions are as dangerous for fire growth and behavior as we have seen in recent years. A large portion of the area was repopulated last night with the following area currently still under a mandatory evacuation - he West border is Kenter Avenue. The South border is Sunset Boulevard. The North border is the area just south of Mountaingate Avenue. The East border is the area adjacent to the 405 Freeway and Sepulveda Boulevard. NOTE: 405 Freeway is open in both directions. Sepulveda Boulevard northbound is open to all traffic. Sepulveda Boulevard southbound is open to all except from Skirball Center Drive to Sunset Boulevard, which is restricted to residents with I.D. only. Further details and resources available to those returning to their homes is available at www.lafd.org/news/getty-fire; FS 19; Batt 9; #WestBureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart