Incident Update Kenneth Fire
- Date:
- 01/09/2025
- Time:
- 3:49 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Kenneth Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-01-09
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore St, West Hills
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Los Angeles, Ventura
- Administration Unit
- Los Angeles Fire Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 50
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Kenneth Fire is burning in West Hills in Los Angeles County and rapidly spreading.
Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire threatens nearby communities and infrastructure, prompting swift evacuation orders. Firefighters from Los Angeles and Ventura counties are actively engaged in containment efforts, deploying both ground crews and aerial resources. The challenging terrain and persistent winds complicate suppression activities, necessitating heightened vigilance from residents and adherence to directives from local authorities.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders issued for zones: WTH-U031, CAL-C401, CAL-C402, CAL-C403, CSB-U024, HID-C501, HID-C502, MTV-U025
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for:
- Kenneth - Zone1
- LA County/City - Ingomar St / Saticoy St south to Burbank Blvd Valley Circle Blvd east to Woodlake Ave
- Ventura - Kenneth - Zone1 (Oak Park area near Kanan Road and Agoura Road, east of Kanan Road to Deer Hill)