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LA mayor Karen Bass updates with info in conference press, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell will keep areas safe and supporting LAFD Firefighters operations.
An emergency shelter is open in the city for residents evacuating from the #SunsetFire Pan Pacific Recreational Center: 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
If you’re in the evacuation zone, please heed the evacuation order immediately.
Mandatory Evacuation Order is now in place for residents between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park.The boundaries are: Laurel Canyon Blvd (on the west)
to Mulholland Dr(on the north) to 101 Freeway (on the east) down to Hollywood Blvd (on the south)If you are near the #SunsetFire and are asked to evacuate, please do so immediately.
Helicopters are again dropping water from the air including on the new Sunset Fire and hundreds of firefighters continue to be on the scene to help respond to the fire emergencies.
LAPD and City traffic officers continue to deploy hundreds of increased staff to assist with traffic gridlock, evacuations and additional support. City officials urge residents to continue to heed warnings, stay safe and stay prepared during the ongoing wind-driven fire events. Residents are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters and first responders to more efficiently respond.
“Let me be clear – I am making sure that we leave no resource untapped. Firefighters are now on scene from across the state, and across the country. I spoke with the President and Governor earlier today and they assured me of full federal and state support.” said Mayor Bass.
“If you receive an evacuation order, leave immediately. If you receive a warning, get ready. Protect yourself, and each other. And don’t divert firefighters from our strategy. L.A. will rise and I am confident that we will rebuild. Make no mistake, Los Angeles will rebuild stronger than ever.”