Kennith Fire sparks in Woodland Hills area near homes

A 50-acre brush fire sparked in the Woodland Hills area near the 101 Freeway Thursday afternoon.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire is burning toward the south, relatively close to homes.

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Vanowne south to Burbank Boulevard and County Lane Road east to East Valley Circle Boulevard, the LAFD said. 

A water-dropping aircraft quickly responded to the blaze. It is burning in a low vegetation area. 

This is a developing story. Check back for details.