California Getty Fire Grows to 618 Acres

INFORMATION UPDATE: As of 10/28/19 at 8:00 PM PDT

Map: Google Maps

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - Firefighters and aircraft have made good progress in slowing the spread of the fire, though containment is at only 5% at this time. Firefighters are actively engaged in structure protection throughout the evacuation zone.

Aircraft and dozer teams are continuing to strengthen containment lines. Experts continue to monitor the weather with a Santa Ana wind event scheduled to begin again tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11 PM. Low relative humidity and gusty wind will once again pose a threat for firefighters Tuesday night through mid-day Thursday.

STRUCTURES AFFECTED:

MANDATORY EVACUATION:

The borders of the Mandatory Evacuation (RED) Zone are with the exception of the Mountaingate community:

• Temescal Canyon Road is the West border
• Sunset Boulevard is the South border
• Mulholland Drive is the North border
• 405 Freeway is the East border

EVACUATION (PREPAREDNESS) WARNING:

The official Evacuation Map indicates Evacuation Preparedness Zones in YELLOW that remain in effect tonight. You can search for an address in the upper right corner of the map.

The borders of the Evacuation Preparedness (YELLOW) Zone that now include the Mountaingate community *and*:

• Topanga Canyon is the West border
• Sunset Boulevard is the South border
• Mulholland Drive is the North border
• Temescal Canyon Road is the East border

ROAD CLOSURES:

For real-time information on local freeway and State Highway status, visit Caltrans QuickMap or call 1-800-427-7623.

EVACUATION SHELTERS AND CENTERS (small animals also welcome):

• Palisades Recreation Center (851 Alma Real Drive) **
• Westwood Recreation Center (1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard) **
• Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Recreation Center (14201 Huston Street)

CLOSED FOR THE EVENING

• Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner Avenue)
• Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (2551 Motor Avenue)

** At 4:00 PM PDT Monday, the Palisades and Westwood Centers have transitioned into Shelters, with overnight sleeping arrangements and food. The remaining Centers (Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks, Stoner and Cheviot Hills) closed for the evening at 8:00 PM PDT Monday.

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS:

• West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer Street)
• West LA Animal Shelter (11361 West Pico Boulevard)
• Large Animals: Hansen Dam Recreation Area (11798 Foothill Boulevard)

COMMAND POST AND MEDIA STAGING:

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:

COOPERATING AGENCIES:

SAFETY MESSAGE:

SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://lafd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Media/index.html?appid=ba8cfed4b4a04d49b7489eb8300727a8

Source: Los Angeles Fire Dept.