New update from city of RPV

Update 12:40AM - The brush fire continues to burn in an area south of Crest Road and west of Portuguese Bend Road in Rolling Hills that includes the Cinching Road and Wrangler Road area.  

Mandatory evacuations are taking place in Rolling Hills.  Voluntary evacuations are taking place in the Del Cerro neighborhood of the City at the end of Crenshaw.  Peninsula High School (not PV High) is being used for shelter of evacuees.  Terranea Resort is also welcoming evacuees. 

Access to the City of Rolling Hills is restricted to emergency vehicles only.  Animal evacuations are in process with shelter available at Ernie Howlett Park which is accessible from Hawthorne Road between Silver Spur and PVD North.  Horse trailers are available at the City's Del Cerro Park at the end of Crenshaw to provide transportation of horses that need evacuation.  Crenshaw is closed at Crest Road.

The fire continues to be reported live by KCAL 9.  The fire has consumed about 75 acres.  Approximately 400 fire fighters are on the scene along with 4 water dropping helicopters. 

Residents near the area are advised to watch live KCAL 9 coverage of the fire and await additional instructions.  Please avoid use of Palos Verdes Drive South to allow fire support vehicles access.  We will continue to update you as additional information is available.