A fire has broken out at the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties and is spreading rapidly, threatening numerous hillside homes in the Calabasas and Hidden Hills areas.

UPDATE Jan. 9, 8:35 p.m. The Kenneth Fire that erupted Thursday afternoon on the border between Los Angeles and Ventura counties is reportedly being investigated as an arson case, with one person in custody. As of Thursday evening, the blaze has expanded to 960 acres, with no containment.

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Kenneth Fire in the area of Calabasas and West Hills. Jan. 9, 2025. Updates: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/fast-moving-wildfire-explodes-in-calabasas/

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area near Calabasas Officials expected the blaze to continue growing.

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A new fire has broken out in the West Hills, here is the evacuation zone as incorrect alerts are issued by the city.