Stunning yet ominous visuals show the fire casting an orange glow over the Hollywood Hills as flames advance downhill. The blaze was first reported in the 2300 block of North Solar Drive, a location nestled between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park, just west of the Hollywood Bowl and the 101 Freeway. While the fire threatens nearby structures, officials have confirmed that the Hollywood sign, a prominent tourist attraction, is not currently at risk.

In response, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has issued an evacuation order for the densely populated neighborhood. By 9 p.m. local time, the Sunset Fire had already scorched 50 acres, having doubled in size within two hours. Margaret Stewart, LAFD’s public information officer, described the situation as “very dynamic,” with emergency crews confronting an “explosive fire” reported earlier on Wednesday afternoon.

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