A massive brush fire dubbed the “Sunset Fire” erupted Wednesday evening near the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, rapidly escalating into a full-blown emergency. Mandatory evacuations were ordered for Runyon Canyon and surrounding neighborhoods as the fire surged out of control, fueled by dry brush and gusty Santa Ana winds.
The fire reportedly “came out of nowhere,” with local news describing its rapid escalation as unprecedented. Aerial footage captured by FOX LA and other outlets showed thick, black smoke billowing into the sky as flames devoured the hillside, threatening dozens of homes in the densely populated area.
“This fire is blowing up before our eyes,” said ABC7 reporter Chris Cristi during a live broadcast. “The fuel in this area is incredibly thick, and the winds are making it worse.”
🚨 #BREAKING: A new fire has just EXPLODED in the Hollywood Hills, per ABC7
There are dozens of homes and very thick fuel surrounding this area, and reporter Chris Cristi says this is “blowing up before our eyes.”
This is terrifying. ALL FIRES in Los Angeles are still… pic.twitter.com/Na8JEt6SPJ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 9, 2025
BREAKING: @FOXLA chopper is over what appears to be a new brushfire burning in the hills west of the Hollywood sign. Looks like it broke out moments ago. pic.twitter.com/9RRWcKfANX
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 9, 2025
Local news in LA describes this new Hollywood Hills fire as happening “out of nowhere.” pic.twitter.com/JBX4GJxEmH
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 9, 2025
Authorities quickly issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the Hollywood Hills and Runyon Canyon, urging them to leave immediately. Local law enforcement and fire officials emphasized the urgency of the situation, as the fire’s unpredictable behavior posed a significant threat to lives and property.
Residents shared their experiences on social media, with one user tweeting:
“Runyon Canyon is on fire. I’ve never seen anything like this. Born and raised in LA, but this is terrifying. All of West Hollywood is now under threat. Stay safe!”
Emergency shelters have been set up to accommodate evacuees, and officials are working tirelessly to keep people informed about the rapidly changing conditions.
The Sunset Fire is just one of several wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area this week, all of which remain at zero percent containment as of this writing. Other major fires include:
- Palisades Fire: 15,832 acres burned
- Eaton Fire: 10,600 acres burned
- Hurst Fire: 505 acres burned
- Lidia Fire: 80 acres burned (30% contained)
- Woodley Fire: 30 acres burned
Firefighters are battling not just the flames but also a lack of resources. Critics have pointed to significant budget cuts and policy failures as exacerbating factors. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently slashed $17.6 million from the city’s fire department budget, leaving emergency crews struggling to meet the demands of this fire season.
Additionally, many fire hydrants in the affected areas have reportedly run dry, further hampering firefighting efforts. This has drawn widespread criticism from residents and political figures alike.
California’s wildfire crisis has reignited debates over the state’s forest management policies and infrastructure investments. Critics of Governor Gavin Newsom argue that his administration’s refusal to prioritize water restoration and forest management has left the state vulnerable to devastating fires.
“Thanks to Newsom’s negligence, California now looks like a Martian wasteland,” one social media user commented.
President Trump previously highlighted these concerns, criticizing California’s leadership for failing to implement proper forest management and water usage policies. Trump’s remarks, echoed by his supporters, argue that years of mismanagement have led to the buildup of dry brush that fuels massive wildfires like the Sunset Fire.
The dramatic visuals of the fire, coupled with its proximity to the iconic Hollywood sign, have struck a nerve with both locals and onlookers worldwide. Social media is flooded with videos and photos of the blaze, as well as calls for increased accountability from state and local governments.
One frustrated resident tweeted:
“How do you justify cutting fire department budgets and ignoring forest management when fires like this are becoming a regular occurrence? California deserves better.”
As firefighters work to contain the blaze, the immediate focus remains on protecting lives and property. Air tankers and ground crews have been deployed in a coordinated effort to control the fire, but progress has been slow due to high winds and dry conditions.
In the aftermath of this crisis, residents and political leaders will likely revisit the state’s wildfire prevention strategies. While natural factors like weather and climate play a role, many argue that better policies and resource allocation could significantly reduce the impact of these disasters.
The Sunset Fire has brought a grim reminder of California’s ongoing wildfire challenges. As the flames continue to threaten homes and landmarks, residents are left grappling with the question: How many more fires will it take before meaningful change is implemented?
For now, the focus remains on the immediate crisis, but the broader issues of funding, policy, and accountability are sure to spark heated debates long after the flames are extinguished.
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I quote the following which my comment does apply here!
• Mismanagement of forest resources, including delayed clearing of dry brush.
• Neglect of prescribed burns, which help reduce fire intensity.
• Prioritization of political posturing over pragmatic solutions, such as Newsom’s focus on “Trump-proofing” the state rather than fire-proofing communities.
://dailypresser.com/doug-g/newsom-faces-backlash-over-fire-mismanagement-after-trumps-criticism/
These points I’ve thought for years now have been ignored and this is the result of not only mismanagement of these factors but of the entire State, by “a demonic sick evil bastard” that should be tried for “all of his many crimes” which include “Treason and Seditious Conspiracy” both on a State level and Federal; to then be summarily executed!
This devil is one of the worst evil monsters on the planet and it’s related to Pelosi; go figure! He is the primary factor in all of this destruction and Death so he is a murderer as well!
I know these devils Newscum and Lyin-Biden will burn in hell together for eternity and their suffering will dwarf all of this catastrophic suffering by millions of times with NO END!
The Demoncrap party, Leftists, Elitists and the Whacked-Out Far Left Liberal of Hollywood have been sitting on the precipice by their own accord for decades, yet have continually pushed their insane and evil agendas! But now they have pushed themselves into the fiery Gargantuan Fires of LA and head down into the Pit! Remember you voted and screamed for this; and you GOT IT!!!
Sorry to point out to all these Californians that, not just California is/has been suffering, ALL of America has and is suffering, because, “YOU GET THE GOVERNMENT YOU DESERVE!”
Another Democrat fiasco. Add California to the cities/states mismanaged by Democrat bureaucratic hacks. You get the government you vote for. How do all those platitudes look now that your world is on fire?
Mismanage the scrub brush and forests, ecoterrorists refuse to allow thinning, add in arson probability, and whine when it happens. Self-inflicted.
“A.B.C. NEWS ..’The men who launched al Qaeda’s English-language magazine may have died in a U.S. missile strike last fall, but “Inspire” magazine lives on without them — and continues to promote jihadi attacks on Western targets, offering detailed advice on how to start huge forest fires in America with timed explosives and how to build remote-controlled bombs.”
WASHINGTON EXAMINER-“In July 2012, former National Security Agency official and Aviation Week editor William Scott delivered an American Center for Democracy presentation on “Fire Wars” with a detailed discussion of how terrorists use fire as a weapon of war. “Perhaps the most simple form of economic warfare is wild land arson,” Scott told a panel. “For any terrorists that are determined to inflict significant damage with very little investment or risk, fire is an extremely high-leverage weapon of mass effect.” Scott said that Navy SEALs found documents after capturing Osama bin Laden that revealed a plot to set fires in America. “U.S. officials have pretty much determined that some of the fires that burned in California [in 2011] were ignited by al Qaeda operatives,” Scott said.”
Why wasn’t she fired and removed from the office immediately before any investigation started so she couldn’t cover up other corruption or fraud. That’s like leaving the fox in the hen house how stupid are these people. Was her house raided a 2:30 in the morning and why not. These judges and government officials are all so corrupt they cover and hide everything there is never accountability for anything anymore. To many people to print fingers at saying it’s not my problem or my job start firing these people every one gets away with corruption. Government is to fat
It’s time to start firing government democrats for there poor leadership and wasting taxpayers money on illegals and other projects that never get completely finished or started. California is run by democrats for years has anything got better or accomplished that makes your life better or safer. Bunch of dumbass
NOTE: This situation though very disastrous for many people is just another example of the lack of real leadership and management skills among many of America’s politicians and bureaucrats. The lessons learned presented below relay my experience. Soldier/Cop, Retired.
RAPE, PILLAGE, PLUNDER; AMERICA YOU’VE BEEN HAD!
My fellow Americans, as an 82 year old soldier/cop serving primarily in counter-terrorism and installation/community security activities throughout most of my career (joined army while Eisenhower was in office) I have been trying since 1980 to make each of you aware of the primary threats to you, your family, and your country. I have asked Americans over and over again what will it take for you to stand up and take back those rights given to you by God and promised to be respected/protected by our founding fathers when they drafted the Constitution? From what I see/hear/feel each and everyday since Joe Biden stole the presidency I must admit to the American people that those of us serving in the military and/or as police officers have failed to protect you from all of your enemies both foreign and most especially domestic.
Now, In consideration of all of the corruption/incompetence/treachery/etc., coming forth under the brightest light ever thanks to the Biden/Harris administration and their bosses/supporters here and around the world, I am just asking where most of you Americans stand in regards to your rights/roles/duties as citizens.
Seems the arrival of Donald J. Trump followed by Biden’s theft of the Presidency has stripped us all naked to expose not only the sores on our bodies, but those on our souls as well!
The lessons learned I am presenting to you may give you a glimpse into the inner world of a government that devotes most of its time/energy ruling you versus serving/protecting you from the vantage point of one who served in government from the municipal through the federal level as a soldier and cop.
Most of the lessons learned (Note: After the Biden/Harris administration’s performance to date in dealing with hurricanes Helene and Milton, and now the ongoing disaster in California displaying in roaring flames the incompetence/corruption of the far left dominated governments, I have only included those lessons learned most relevant to the current situation and eliminated those that may overly stress many of you.) were originally drafted in the late eighties as the prelude to a book titled: ‘Rape, Pillage, Plunder; America, You’ve Been Had!’ The Department of Defense denied permission to publish the book in that they classified an investigation detailed therein that named a gaggle of politicians and bureaucrats at every level of government as subjects. Three of those subjects went on to be elected to the office of President of the United States of America!
A SOLDIER/COP’S LESSONS LEARNED
*The end goal of the World/American elites and their minions is not (nor ever has been) socialism, communism, fascism, or capitalism. The elites of the World/America and their minions have used all manner of ideologies, religions, terrorism, wars, etc., to drive the masses/peasants/serfs/whoever/whomever/whatever in one direction. That direction leads to one of the oldest forms of human control ever employed in the history of mankind. That form of human control is; “FEUDALISM!”
* The ‘Seven C’s of Leadership’ according to a survey of Vietnam era ground combat veterans listed of the order of their importance to the veterans are; Candor, Competence, Consistency, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, and Courtesy. The reason the veterans chose “Candor” first and foremost, is because candor encompasses both omission and co-mission. To a combat veteran the lack of absolute candor, be it co-mission or omission, are equal sins! It has been my observation that, democrats are masters of co-mission while republicans are masters of omission! How many politicians do you know who even attempt to follow the the Seven C’s of Leadership?
*The American people are the most effectively lied to people in modern times thanks primarily to the political class, the bureaucracy, the media, and academia.
*The greatest threats to the American people are the self-serving, corrupt, and/or incompetent politicians/bureaucrats/academicians found at every level of government/academia, and the majority of the so-called media.
*The second greatest threat to the American people is that presented by radical Muslims bent on ridding the world of non-believers, installing Sharia as the only law of the land, and Islam as the world’s only religion. Note: For all of you non-Muslims who think you support Islam I strongly suggest you carefully study the game plan supposedly first presented by Mohammad (The Prophet) in the early 600’s and the current socialization/cultural practices of the current Iranian government. I submit unless you are a sadistic male you will not enjoy life as a Muslim.
*Most of the politicians/bureaucrats/academicians/media types I have encountered during my years as a soldier and a cop I currently refer to as; self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowards. Prior to retiring to the deep woods I referred to most of the before mentioned folks as self-serving, witless, corrupt, incompetent, cowardly, piss-ants. After retiring to the deep woods I came to know that piss-ants are neither self-serving nor witless, and certainly not cowards!
*There are only two primary requirements to be a career soldier and/or cop in America. One must be smart enough to do the work and dumb enough to take the job.
*American soldiers and police officers must in addition to mastering all of their professionally mandated tasks learn to accomplish the same with at least one arm tied behind their backs, and their vision and hearing impaired 50% or more.
*After carefully watching the whole of the political class for many years I can say without reservation that most of the group will sell their souls and our bodies just to remain in power.
*Want to see what the United States of America will look like if the left/progressives take total control of the government? Take your pick, New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, or the complete packages; California, New York, Illinois, etc, etc, etc…..!
*Arrogance coupled with ignorance equals stupidity.
Have a nice day,
Soldier/Cop,Retired
C.W. LAUDERDALE; I repeat here as elsewhere on this site; spot-on and quite a detailed accounting of the deception and criminality being perpetrated upon the American Citizens! These evil bitches and bastards think they are above the law and maybe even gods who are never held accountable!
One way or another Justice is coming and they chose there place to suffer for eternity!
Revelation 21:8 “But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part’shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.”
Look our Congress and basically the entire non-government of the People is non-existent and don’t give a rat’s ass about any of us peons at all!~ They were and still are in on the extermination of hundreds of millions of people from the Covid Plandemic attack around the globe! This is all part of a most diabolical plan by the Illuminati and Satan worshiping devils running our modern civilization which is not civilized but is rather demonic evil to the core to bring on Antichrist who will rule!
Target goal; Hell On Earth!
Again I ask you to look at our Congress and basically “the entire non-government of the People” is non-existent for all intent and purposes as they “don’t give a rat’s ass about any of us peons at all!~” They with the WEF, WHO, UN, Etc. were and still are in on the extermination of hundreds of millions of people from the Covid Plan-demic attack around the globe! Remember how the masks and even more than one Fauci said at a time can be better to protect you with your Jabs and yet our USA now has unvetted peoples from over 150 nations running loose spreading whatever diseases they are carrying; but our Government is about protecting us the Citizens with the Sovereignty of our Nation according to the Constitution?
This is all part of “a most diabolical plan by the Illuminati and Satan worshiping devils” running our modern civilization “which is not civilized” but is rather “demonic evil” to the core; to bring on “Antichrist” who will rule the massive Hell-Hole!
They were all in on the Globalist Cabals “Global Reset” and Plan to exterminate Hundreds of Millions to eventually Billions of People, and that plan is still in effect! Think, really think, and see how Clinton’s, Obama’s, Biden’s, Pelosi’s and many of the LIARS are swimming in Hundreds of $Millions and even $Billions; then ask yourself how is that possible and why, when they came from basic middle class backgrounds, then in relatively speaking no time at all got to that level of affluence and power for what, being (supposed) “public servant!?” No all are “owned and tools of ‘the most evil people’ behind the scenes the master puppeteers” if you will and the big one Satan! They “sold out for that wealth and power” and in turn they are “instruments of our destruction; servants to Satan!”
Accept it or not we are in the Third World War, the “End War!”
Folks it’s “much worse” than we had thought and even that it looked! This is and has been a “multi-pronged attack on America” for many years but that really got ramped up in just the last 25 years.
Outside of massive “divine intervention;” which would be the “Second Coming of Jesus Christ,” I see no way how this is going to change for the better at all! The most evil forces and persons on earth are running this giant hellhole “over the precipice into oblivion!”
So pray for that “Intervention;” because the wolves some in sheep’s clothing have been sent out to tear us to shreds.
I’ve said for a long time Biden is America’s Own Man of Perdition and this is it, we are in the “Battle of all Battles!” It should be so obvious by now!