Emergency first responders remain prepared for dangerous fire weather conditions as the National Weather Service announced a Particularly Dangerous Situation with powerful and damaging winds with an increased risk for fire now through 10:00 AM on Tuesday.
Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening. The LA Fire Department has pre-deployed resources throughout the city to support full and proactive emergency response including tactical task forces and strike teams ahead of the dangerous forecasted weather.
The LA Zoo and some parks including Griffith Park and Runyon Canyon will remain closed on Tuesday.
See full list of closed parks here.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a brush fire below Griffith Observatory this afternoon and fully extinguished the fire in 31 minutes.
A grass fire in Granada Hills was also contained. Read on for key updates on the City’s firestorm emergency response and recovery:
