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Evacuation Orders Lifted in City of L.A. Due to Station Fire
This afternoon, the Los Angeles City Fire Department announced that evacuations issued due to the Station Fire within the city in the Sunland/Tujunga area have been lifted, and residents are able to return to their homes. Per the LAFD all areas in the community West of Blanchard Canyon to Alpine Village (which include Lonzo St, Sevenhills Dr, Hillhaven Dr, Hillhaven Av, Dos Rios Dr, Angeles Dr, Deliban Av, Amidon Pl, Burland Av, Terecita Rd, Terecita Pl, Samon Pl, Owens Pl, Owens St, Samon Av, Parsons Tr, Grenoble St, Silverton St, Bellclaire St, Glory Av, Fairgrove Av, Haines Canyon Rd, Private St, and Apperson St). Furthermore, previously evacuated areas (Riverwood Community, Blanchard Canyon Area, and Elsie Drive) will be accessible after 8 tonight for residents and emergency vehicles only. The areas will be patrolled by LAPD and LAFD units to ensure the safety of the residents and their property.
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