Water-dropping helicopters attacked a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills that started started Wednesday night near homes and the scenic Runyon Canyon hiking trails. Stream Los Angeles News for free ...

Around 5:45 p.m., a new plane around Runyon Canyon exploded, prompting mass evacuations and threatening the Hollywood Hills homes and businesses.

The Sunset fire began burning in the Hollywood Hills between Runyon Canyon and Wattles Park on Wednesday evening.

Ahead of the rainy weather, Los Angeles officials issued an evacuation warning for Hollywood Hills homes near the Sunset Fire burn scar.

Crews battle Sunset fire in Hollywood Hills, knock down Studio City house fire Water is dropped by helicopter on the Sunset fire near Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night.

The stretch of Sunset Boulevard near the fire is lined with well-known venues and landmarks, including the TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Bowl.

Water-dropping helicopters attacked a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills that started started Wednesday night near homes and the scenic Runyon Canyon hiking trails. Stream Connecticut News for free ...

The fire broke out a little before 6 p.m. near the popular Runyon Canyon area, prompting mandatory evacuation orders as flames threatened thousands of homes.