Breaking News: Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Orders in Burbank
A brush fire has ignited on the hillside above Burbank, prompting evacuation orders for certain businesses in the area. The Walnut Fire started in the 1500 block of E. Walnut Avenue near DeBell Golf Club and Wildwood Canyon Park on a Saturday afternoon. A nearby crash was reported at 1200 E. Harvard Road shortly before the fire was noticed, but it is uncertain if the crash caused the fire. Smoke can be seen rising from the neighborhood.
Evacuation orders have been issued for DeBell Restaurant and Golf Course, as well as Stough Canyon Nature Center. Hiking trails are closed until further notice, and the Starlight Bowl concert scheduled for the day has been canceled. The Burbank Police Department has instructed nearby residents to shelter in place, but specific details about the location were not provided.
This is an ongoing situation, and updates will be posted on this page as they become available.