Evacuation warning intended only for residents near Kenneth Fire



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*_For Immediate Release:
_*January 9, 2025

*Emergency Alert Sent in Error*

"Evacuation warning intended only for residents near Kenneth Fire"

Kevin McGowan, Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, released the following statement:

""An evacuation order for residents near the Kenneth Fire currently burning in West Hills was mistakenly issued to nearly 10 million County residents along with some residents of neighboring counties. *This warning was intended only for residents of Calabasas and Agoura Hills and those within the West Hills community of Los Angeles. *We understand that these wildfires have created great anxiety, hardship and distress among our residents, and we are committed to sharing accurate information. For updates on wildfires currently burning in LA County, including evacuation information, please visit lacounty.gov/emergency [ [link removed] ]."
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*Contact:
*Los Angeles County Emergency Operations Center *
*[email protected]


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