What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of January 17, 2025, the Hurst Fire is a contained fire in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California. It was active near Diamond Road in the Sylmar area (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, were at risk. Wildfire smoke from the Hurst, Eaton, and Palisades fires caused hazardous air quality conditions in nearby Los Angeles.

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of January 17, the Hurst Fire burned approximately 771 acres and is 100% contained.

Fire crews contained 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 17, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.