Major brush fires burning in SoCal amid powerful windstorm

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk were closed Wednesday as Southern California contended with multiple major fires and a devastating windstorm.

"We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow," Universal said in a statement. "The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority."

No fires were burning immediately near Universal City on Wednesday morning. A dramatic brush fire that erupted Tuesday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Firefighters on Wednesday were scrambling to get control of another fire that broke out near the Sepulveda Basin.

The Woodley Fire was reported around 6:15 a.m. and was initially estimated at 75 acres, according to Cal Fire. Officials later updated that to 30 acres burned.

The fire did not spread any further, and no structures were threatened.

Evacuation warnings were issued Wednesday morning for parts of Duarte as the massive Eaton Fire continued to spread amid 0% containment.

The city of Duarte issued the warning for zonesDUA-001 andDUA-002, DUA-005, and DUA-008.

"Residents in these areas should prepare a 'Go Bag' of necessary supplies in the event an Evacuation Order is issued," the city said in a statement. "Those residing in the area who require additional time to evacuate, or who require special assistance, may want to evacuate as a precautionary measure."

Officials urged residents to visit protect.genasys.com/search to learn more about their respective evacuation zones.

As of 5:30 a.m., Cal Fire reported the fire was 2,227 acres and was 0% contained.

The 210 Freeway was completely shut down Wednesday morning due to the Hurst Fire burning in the Sylmar area.

Both sides were closed between Roxford Street and the 5 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. It's unclear when the road would be reopened.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area.