Mandatory evacuations were lifted Thursday in the area impacted by the wind-driven Hurst Fire burning in the Sylmar area as containment increased to 37%. The Hurst Fire was reported around 10:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles wildfires have now burned down more than 29,000 acres of land, with firefighters continuously battling the blaze amid lowered wind speed. As attempts to contain the blaze are underway, ...