Some of the evacuations ordered early Monday in hillside neighborhoods on Los Angeles' Westside due to a fast-moving brush fire remained in effect 24 hours later as fire crews prepared for the most powerful winds of the season.
The Getty Fire began around 1:30 a.m. and, driven by strong winds, quickly burned through brush to the west of the 405 Freeway. A red flag warning expired at 6 p.m. Monday, but winds are expected to pick up again Tuesday night when the region will again be under a fire weather warning.
The most powerful Santa Ana winds of the season are expected through Thursday.
"We're going to be dealing with another round of strong Santa Ana winds," said NBC4 forecaster Shanna Mendiola. "This time, we could see gusts up to 70 mph. That makes it the strongest round of the season."
More than 7,000 homes are still threatened by the Getty Fire, which was at more than 650 acres early Tuesday.
Below, updated evacuations and other information. Click here for a larger map.
Mandatory Evacuations
- Temescal Canyon is the west border
- Sunset Boulevard is the south border
- Mulholland Drive remains the north border (except in Mountain Gate community)
- 405 Freeway remains the east border
As of 6 p.m., the following areas that were under mandatory evacuations were changed to evacuation preparedness zones:
- Topanga Canyon is the west border
- Sunset Boulevard is the south border
- Mulholland Drive is the north border
- Temescal Canyon Road is the east border
Evacuation Centers
- Palisades Recreation Center (851 Alma Real Drive)
- Westwood Recreation Center (1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard)
- Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center (14201 Huston Street) CLOSED MONDAY EVENING
- Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner Avenue) CLOSED MONDAY EVENING
- Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (2551 Motor Avenue) CLOSED MONDAY EVENING
Evacuation Center for Animals
- West Valley Animal Shelter, 20655 Plummer Street
- West LA Animal Shelter, 11361 W Pico Blvd.
- Hanson Dam
Road Closures
- Southbound 405 Freeway reopened around 6:20 p.m.
- All exit ramps will remain closed through the area on both soundbound and northbound 405 Freeway between the 101 Freeway and Sunset Boulevard.
U.S. & World
Items needed include bottled water, energy bars, toiletries, wipes, dry dog food, animal crates, toilet paper and paper towels. No clothing is needed, according to Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield's office.
Those interested in donating can leave items at the evacuation center at the Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center, 5056 Van Nuys Blvd.
