Published Saturday, August 08, 2026 at 04:17 PM PT
Burbank · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4:17 PM · 100°F, 26% humidity, wind 0 mph W (gusts 3), 29.29 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 7
Evacuation orders are in effect for areas in the Burbank hills. A fire is actively burning in the foothills above Burbank with residences threatened. If you are in an evacuation zone, leave immediately — do not wait for further notice.
Check the LA County Emergency Management Department’s emergency alert system and local Burbank Fire Department notifications for your specific evacuation zone and road closures. The Burbank Police Department and Verdugo Fire are managing the response.
Residents in evacuation warning zones should prepare to leave on short notice and have an evacuation kit ready (documents, medications, irreplaceable items, pets). Monitor air quality if you’re outside the evacuation zone — wind-driven smoke from the foothills will impact the wider Burbank area and adjacent communities as conditions shift.
Specific neighborhood boundaries, shelter locations, and live road-closure maps are posted through LA County’s emergency alert system (text LACOUNTY to 67283 to opt into emergency alerts) and the Burbank Fire Department’s active incident page. Social media accounts for BPD and Verdugo Fire are updating in real-time.
Further details including fire size, containment status, and evacuation zone specifics are being confirmed through official emergency channels. This post will be updated as information is released.
For live updates: Burbank Police Department (burbankpd.org), Verdugo Fire (verdugofire.org), LA County Emergency Management (ready.lacounty.gov), and local news coverage. If you’re in an evacuation area and need assistance, call 911.