The Griffith Park fire in the Hollywood Hills burned 817 acres, the largest fire in Los Angeles since 1961. Fire officials say it may have been started by a 23-year old homeless man who fell asleep while smoking a cigarette, and is now is being treated for second and third-degree burns. Fire officials say that the fire is now 50% contained and that full control could take another 24 hours.
The Griffith Park Fire
Credits
Guests:
- Bernadette Soter - Chair of the Parks, River and Open Space Committee for the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council
- Greg Randall - Wildlife Expert, LA Department of Animal Services
- Richard Minnich - UC Riverside - @UCRiverside