The new blaze lit up near Runyon Canyon, which is in the vicinity of iconic Los Angeles locations and tourist destinations. No homes were said to be damaged.

The Hollywood Hills blazed uncontrollably on Thursday morning as the worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and deep into the storied heartland of the American film industry.

A new fire sparked Wednesday night in Hollywood Hills - an area home to many celebrities. The Sunset Fire forced evacuations, including in the iconic Hollywood Boulevard area. (Credit: Reuters)