Firefighters Contain Fire in Hollywood Hill: Barham Fire Churns 34 Acres

A small bush fire broke out in Hollywood area Saturday afternoon, which churned at least 34 acres of moderate to dense brush. The fire crew worked through the night to gain control of the fire.

More than 200 air and ground units from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the blaze at North Barham Blvd. at around 1:52 p.m, according to officials. The fire was contained by 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

The fire was burning at a slow rate with dry winds, said LAFD. The fire near the studio of Warner Bros. was burning at a slow rate as gusty, dry winds help the fire go towards the structures and spread toward Griffith Park. A firefighter, however, sustained arm and leg injuries through the firefight and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. A stubborn hot place continued to burn behind the studios Saturday night, although firefighters prevented the fire from further development a few hours after it ignited.

The terrain was very steep and makes for a challenging mop-up, which made the firefighters work through Monday. Two fixed-wing planes, five helicopters, and more than 200 firefighters were deployed by the LAFD to suppress the blaze.

No evacuations were ordered to the residents and workers near the area. As a precautionary measure, the workers from the Warner Bros. voluntarily evacuated the studio.

Fire officials urged the residents who lived nearby to shelter in place despite the fact that no structural damage was immediately reported. No homeless encampments were living near the fire's point of origin. The officials are likewise investigating the cause of the fire.

Mayor Eric Garcetti, in his official Twitter account, called on the citizens to observe the emergency vehicles and firefighters operating in the area as LAFD contains the fire.

Fires this year may worsen, says fire experts

The recent fire came after a series of dangerous wildfires in California, which prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a statewide emergency. Concerns about wildfires have been raised across Southern California, although the fire in Hollywood Hills remained relatively small.

Kincade fire, which was considered as one of 2019's worst wildfire in California, burned more than 77,000 acres. Saddleridge fire, which is the most massive fire in Los Angeles County, burned almost 9,000 acres.

Getty fire burned 745 acres, and Tick fire churned at least 3,000 acres. Easy fire in Ventura County threatened the Ronald Reagon Presidential Library. Sandalwood fire in Riverside burned more than 1,000 acres.

Fire experts suppose 2019's fire season may be the worst as stronger winds picking up between November and December, according to forecasters.

Southern California Geographic Coordination Center in Riverside said firefighters and the general public might experience a long fall and winter in California when it comes to coping up with fire threats.

According to the Climate Prediction Center, there is a good chance that warmth could last through the month.