Kenneth fire erupts in West Hills

Kenneth fire erupts in West Hills

A new wildfire erupted in the West Hills area bordering Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Thursday afternoon.

The Kenneth fire grew quickly to engulf 50 acres near Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore Street.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Vanowen Street south to Burbank Boulevard and County Lane Road east to E Valley Circle Boulevard., fire officials said.

Evacuation warnings have been issued to residents in the Oak Park area near Kanan Road and Agoura Road, east of Kanan Road to Deer Hill.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more.

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