Fire Threatens Hollywood Sign
A 150-acre (60-hectare) bushfire has threatened the iconic Hollywood sign today, as well as causing disruptions at several studios in Los Angeles.
The blaze started just south of the Warner Bros. studios complex on Friday afternoon, and according to sources, two teenagers have admitted to deliberately lighting the fire.
In order to get the fire under control, some 150 firefighters and 5 helicopters battled the flames, and managed to stop it by nightfall.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson said that while smoke drifted into both their complex and Universal Studios, they were not asked by authorities to evacuate any staff.
Thankfully, the blaze was under control before it could reach the infamous Hollywood sign, which has stood on the hills since 1923.
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