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Walnut Fire Burns 40 Acres, 70% Contained; Concert Canceled

8/9/2026

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Burbank Fire Chief Joey Petteys said a single-vehicle crash may have caused the Walnut Fire that ignited near 1200 E. Harvard Road on August 8, 2026.
The fire burned 40 acres on Verdugo Mountain, reached 70% containment by 5:55 p.m., and led to evacuation orders that were later lifted, while hiking trails stay closed.
The Starlight Bowl concert scheduled for August 8, 2026, was canceled, with crews remaining on scene through Sunday to finish containment.

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Burbank Fire Chief Joey Petteys said a single-vehicle crash may have caused the Walnut Fire that ignited near 1200 E. Harvard Road on August 8, 2026.
The fire burned 40 acres on Verdugo Mountain, reached 70% containment by 5:55 p.m., and led to evacuation orders that were later lifted, while hiking trails stay closed.
The Starlight Bowl concert scheduled for August 8, 2026, was canceled, with crews remaining on scene through Sunday to finish containment.