Its Facebook page also said that access to the Hollywood sign was blocked. Visitors and locals were advised to “stay safe and indoors,” according to the statement.
Firefighters were commended in a previous post for “doing an AMAZING job helping citizens of Pacific Palisades and WeHo with the horrific fires.”
For those unfamiliar with L.A. jargon, WeHo stands for West Hollywood. Check out USA TODAY’s Weather Watch for the latest weather information.
According to its website, the Los Angeles Zoo, located in the expansive, hilly Griffith Park, was closed to visitors on Wednesday due to strong winds.
The zoo said that it will “continue to assess the situation” before deciding whether to reopen to the public on Thursday. According to Griffith Park’s official website,