Evacuations soar in the San Fernando Valley, Brentwood as Palisades fire enters Day 5
The Palisades fire grew to 21,596 acres overnight, with evacuations expanding rapidly in Encino and Brentwood as flames threatened homes in Mandeville Canyon. Six helicopters flew throughout the night, dropping water on the blaze as it entered its 5th day Saturday. Containment grew from 8% to 11% overnight, according to Cal Fire.