Topline:
The Bethany Fire broke out in the Burbank Hills today briefly prompting evacuation orders. Firefighters quickly made progress and the danger appeared to have passed by 6 p.m.
Why it was worrisome: Vegetation has dried out fine fuels like grasses enough that they can easily burn. Larger fuels, like shrubs and trees, are still holding on to a bit of moisture, so they'll be a bit more resilient to flames.
Read on ... for the latest on the fire.
A brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Burbank grew to 8 acres in just over an hour, prompting evacuation orders. But firefighters had stopped the blaze's progress, and evacuation orders were lifted before 6 p.m., according to the city of Burbank.
It's unclear how what's being dubbed the Bethany Fire started.
The city reported that firefighters would monitor the fire and clean up throughout the night.
No damage was reported.
Warm weather has made fine fuels like grasses more receptive to burning. However, larger vegetation like shrubs and trees are still holding on to a bit of moisture heading into our hottest months.
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