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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
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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
- Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima
- Northridge Park: 10120 Reseda Blvd, Northridge
- Sepulveda Recreation Center: 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center is open for evacuation of large animals: 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank
The Hurst fire burns in the hills above the Oakridge residential community in Sylmar, CA on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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