Ferocious wildfire burns 5,000 acres; forces mass-evacuations in L.A., Burbank

Wildfire threatens hundreds of homes in L.A., Burbank

A fast-moving wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres in the Verdugo Mountains Saturday morning, threatening hundreds of homes and forcing the closure of 210 Freeway.

Los Angeles Fire Department issued an alert ordering mass evacuation of residents in multiple areas.

The so-called La Tuna fire has forced the closure of a long stretch of the 210 Freeway and threatens many homes in the Tujunga area, fire officials said.

#LaTunaFire For affected residents, evacuation center is Verdugo Hills High School 10625 Plainview Ave, Tujunga, CA 91042

— LAFD (@LAFD) September 1, 2017

MANDATORY EVAC ORDER: Haven Wy frm Joaquin to the top. Olney Pl, Ramey Pl., Mystic View, View Crest all under immediate mandatory evac order

— Burbank Police (@BurbankPD) September 2, 2017