A "very dangerous and explosive" brush fire has sparked in the Runyon Canyon area in the Hollywood Hills, prompting evacuations for some residents, firefighters said. The Sunset Fire was first reported just after 5:30 p.

The new blaze lit up near Runyon Canyon, which is in the vicinity of iconic Los Angeles locations and tourist destinations. No homes were said to be damaged.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills scorched 50 acres before fire crews seemed to get the upper hand on it. But, as is the way in Los Angeles this week, as soon as the immediate danger had passed,