Shot taken this morning near I-5 in Atwater Village. The scorched land is very visible from the freeway around the Los Feliz exit. The fire is about 40 percent contained, according to the LA Times. KTLA reports the 1,200 animals in the LA Zoo are "faring fine."
Also: The 20-year-old man initially questioned by police is no longer considered a suspect, according to the Times.
ABC7 reports that the National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach the 90s today. "As things heat up during the day, there are serious concerns things could flare up," fire Capt. Ron Myers told the station.
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