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The Kenneth Fire basics:

• The Kenneth Fire ignited on January 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. PST near Victory Boulevard in the West Hills area of Los Angeles.

• Strong Santa Ana winds and dry weather fueled the fire, which burned approximately 960 acres and threatened homes in Calabasas and Hidden Hills.

• Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for areas between Vanowen Street and Burbank Boulevard and from County Lane Road to Valley Circle Boulevard. Warnings extended to parts of Oak Park.

• Officials corrected and rescinded a mistaken county-wide evacuation alert.

• There is at least one fatality.

• Local residents detained a homeless man with a blowtorch near the fire’s origin, and the Los Angeles Police Department took him into custody.

• The 2025 Wildfires have collectively burned over 35,000 acres in Southern California.

• These wildfires resulted in at least ten deaths and mass evacuations.

• Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, mobilizing additional firefighting resources.

• As of January 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., containment efforts remain ongoing.

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How You Can Help

Every effort counts in rebuilding lives and restoring hope. Here are ways to get involved:

• Donate to trusted organizations.

• Volunteer to help with cleanup and recovery.