I live and grew up in Hollywood and I can't believe this is actually happening.

To think that 2 of L.A.'s landmarks are being threatened by this fire is saddening me. The observatory just opened a few months ago after a multi-million dollar renovation, the Greek Theatre being an amazing concert venue, the Hollywood sign, and all the beautiful homes in the area, I can't imagine the city without them.

I was searching for news and pictures that gave a better view as to how far the fire was from everything and yours came up. Your pictures show the severity of the fire which makes me think you're not far. I'm only a couple of miles from the fire at the other end of the park and therefore currently safe.

Stay safe and thanks for the update.

Y'all PLEASE be careful over there.

Thankfully the observatory survived intact, and the heroic firemen and pilots also saved the redwood grove at the Greek theater. But a huge burn of much of Griffith Park.

Burning voting machines give off toxic fumes . . .

Is this typical for this time of year in LA? I thought huge brush fires hit mostly in August thru October, or do they hit at any time of year?

Though that is sad to see, that's a great looking photo. Palm trees against the smoke/fire/sunset looks incredible.