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Hurst Fire near Sylmar is fully contained

Cars drive thru a long street as a hillside burns in the background.
The Hurst fire burns in the hills above Sylmar, CA on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check:

The Hurst Fire near Sylmar, which broke out the night of Jan. 7 in the San Fernando Valley, has been fully contained after burning nearly 800 acres, officials reported Thursday.

The basics

  • Acreage: 799 acres
  • Containment: 100%
  • Resources: 300 assigned
  • Structures destroyed: None reported
  • Deaths: None reported

Evacuation map and orders

All remaining evacuation warnings have been lifted.

Evacuation warnings

All remaining evacuation warnings have been lifted.

Authorities say those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.

Evacuation shelters

A fire truck exits a residential area with a sign that reads "Oakridge." A fire can be seen burning in the background.
The Hurst fire burns in the hills above the Oakridge residential community in Sylmar, CA on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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