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Archer Fire in Granada Hills brought under control
The Archer Fire prompted evacuation warnings (yellow) as of 11:25 a.m.
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Los Angeles firefighters, aided by multiple water-dropping helicopters, were able to bring the Archer Fire in Granada Hills under control Friday hours after it started about 10:25 a.m.
The fire started in the northern San Fernando Valley community and quickly grew to 31 acres, according the Los Angeles Fire Department, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. But an hour and a half later they were downgraded to warnings as multiple aircraft made water drops.
No homes or structures were damage, and all evacuation orders have been lifted, according to the fire department.
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It's unclear how the fire started, but multiple spot fires have been started by airborne embers.
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Fire resources and tips
If you have to evacuate
- Cheat sheet: Your very short guide to getting packed up right now to evacuate
- Cheat sheet: A very short guide for how to leave your house if you need to evacuate
If you have more time:
Things to consider
- Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
- This is why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
Navigating fire conditions
- Cheat sheet: Your very short guide to driving in high winds and fire danger
- High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
How to help yourself and others
- Resources for SoCal fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
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