A fifth wildfire, named the Woodley Fire, has ignited in Los Angeles County, adding to the series of ongoing fires in Southern California. The fire started at approximately 6:15 a.m. local time on Wednesday and has already scorched around 75 acres near the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Encino, as reported by Cal Fire.
As of now, firefighters have not been able to contain any part of the blaze, with the fire remaining at 0% containment. The Woodley Fire is situated between the Palisades Fire to the south and the Hurst Fire to the north. The Hurst Fire has already engulfed a minimum of 500 acres, according to officials.