Burbank Brush Fire: Contained, Evacuations Lifted
- A brush fire in Burbank triggered evacuations Tuesday afternoon as flames spread near residential areas.
- By 4:30 p.m.,the brush fire had grown to approximately 10 acres,prompting mandatory evacuations for homes situated above Bel Aire Drive and west of Walnut Avenue,including the DeBell Golf...
- "Fire hose has been placed around the fire to keep it contained," Burbank fire officials said.
A brush fire in Burbank, dubbed the Bethany fire, prompted evacuations Tuesday afternoon, but thankfully, firefighters have contained the blaze. The fire, which ignited near Bethany Road adn Amherst Drive, prompted mandatory evacuations for homes above Bel Aire Drive and west of Walnut Avenue. Though, swift action by fire crews halted the fire’s forward progress, and all evacuation orders have been lifted. Crews are now monitoring the area for flare-ups and investigating the fire’s cause. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for updates on this breaking story. Discover what’s next as the inquiry unfolds.
Burbank Brush Fire Prompts evacuations, Forward Progress Halted
Updated June 11, 2025
A brush fire in Burbank triggered evacuations Tuesday afternoon as flames spread near residential areas. The Bethany fire,as it was named,started close to Bethany Road and Amherst Drive,the Burbank Fire Department reported.
By 4:30 p.m.,the brush fire had grown to approximately 10 acres,prompting mandatory evacuations for homes situated above Bel Aire Drive and west of Walnut Avenue,including the DeBell Golf Club. However, by 6 p.m., fire crews managed to stop the fire’s forward movement, allowing officials to rescind all evacuation orders.
“Fire hose has been placed around the fire to keep it contained,” Burbank fire officials said.
firefighters remained on scene throughout the night,monitoring for any potential flare-ups and continuing cleanup efforts. The cause of the Bethany fire remains under examination.
What’s next
Fire crews will continue to monitor the affected area for any signs of renewed activity. An investigation into the cause of the fire is expected to begin.