What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of January 16, 2025, the Hurst Fire is burning in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California. It is active near Diamond Road in the Sylmar area but is mostly contained (1)(2).

Extremely high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels in the region contributed to faster fire growth (3).

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

Areas affected by the Hurst Fire include:

• Newhall
• Northridge
• Pacoima
• San Fernando
• Sylmar
• The Santa Clarita Valley 

Surrounding regions in Los Angeles County, including the communities along the 210 Freeway and 5 Freeway corridors, could be at risk. Wildfire smoke from the Hurst, Eaton, and Palisades fires has caused hazardous air quality conditions in nearby Los Angeles.

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of January 16, the Hurst Fire has burned approximately 771 acres and is 98% contained.

Fire crews are actively working to contain the fire under challenging conditions due to high winds, dry fuels, and low humidity.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for zones near Sylmar but have since been lifted as of January 9.

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

• Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
• Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
• Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
• Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
• Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.

As of January 16, 2025, this fire is 98% contained.