LOS ANGELES, CA – A brush fire ignited in Granada Hills on Friday morning, leading to temporary evacuation orders that were later downgraded to warnings as firefighters worked to contain the blaze under challenging conditions.
Dubbed the Archer Fire, the incident was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 17200 block of West Sesnon Boulevard. Initial estimates from the Los Angeles Fire Department indicated the fire had burned 2 to 3 acres, but the flames quickly spread amid what officials described as “erratic winds.”
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for residents west of Balboa Boulevard, east of Tampa Avenue, south of Sunshine Canyon Road, and north of Sesnon Boulevard. However, at 11:42 a.m., these orders were downgraded to evacuation warnings, allowing residents to return home under advisories to remain alert. Evacuation warnings for areas south of Sesnon Boulevard, east of Tampa Avenue, west of Balboa Boulevard, and north of Rinaldi Street were fully lifted later in the afternoon.
Aerial footage showed flames encroaching on homes near Sesnon Boulevard as a hand crew and bulldozers made their way through rugged terrain to access the fire’s perimeter. By midday, firefighters had managed to gain control, successfully dousing the majority of the flames. The fire was reported to have burned a total of 31 acres.
No injuries were immediately reported, and there were no confirmed reports of structural damage. The fire department continues to investigate the cause of the fire, which remains unknown.
Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and urged residents to stay vigilant, as changing wind patterns and dry conditions could still pose risks. Fire officials emphasized the importance of adhering to evacuation warnings and maintaining emergency preparedness throughout the wildfire season.
