All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted in the Kenneth Fire which burned through 1,000 acres in the West Hills area amid several other wildfires in other parts of Los Angeles County.

LOS ANGELES - A brush fire that erupted in West Hills Thursday afternoon is now fully contained, according to Cal Fire. The Kenneth Fire burned 1,052 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Firefighters worked overnight to put out the remaining hot spots and prevent flare ups before gusty winds return this week.

On Thursday night, the Kenneth fire was being investigated as a possible arson, and a person of interest was detained, officials said. The fire grew quickly to engulf 960 acres near Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore Street and was headed south towards Hidden Hills, fire officials said early Thursday evening.

A 960-acre brush fire sparked in the West Hills area near the 101 Freeway Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department said that the fire was quickly burning toward the south, relatively close to homes before they were able to establish perimeter lines.

A fast-moving wildfire has burned nearly 800 acres near West Hills, northwest of Los Angeles, since breaking out earlier Thursday afternoon.

A brush fire burning in the West Hills area of Los Angeles County was stopped at 1,000 acres as fire crews achieved 35% containment, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 10.

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

Forward progress of the Kenneth fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles and Ventura County was stopped overnight at 1,000 acres as fire crews achieved 35% containment, authorities said Friday morning, Jan. 10. All evacuation orders and warnings within Los Angeles were lifted by Thursday evening, officials said.

Containment of a brush fire that erupted in the West Hills area and consumed 1,052 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties increased from 50% to 80% Saturday, with the spread of the flames halted.