10-Acre Brush Fire Near Hollywood Sign Prompts Hollywood Blvd Shutdown

Jan 9, 2025, 01:43 AM

A new brush fire erupted in the Hollywood Hills near the Hollywood sign on January 9, 2025, prompting immediate action from fire crews. The fire reportedly started near Solar Drive, just south of Mulholland Drive, approximately 1.5 miles north of Hollywood Boulevard. The blaze rapidly expanded to cover at least 10 acres, "blowing up before our eyes," according to reporter Chris Cristi. High winds and dry conditions have fueled the fire's rapid growth, with thick vegetation and dozens of homes in the surrounding area at risk. Authorities have requested the shutdown of Hollywood Boulevard from Laurel Canyon to La Brea as a precaution. The Los Angeles Fire Department is on the scene working to contain the rapidly spreading fire, which poses a potential threat to nearby homes and the iconic Hollywood sign.