LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - Firefighters gained the upper hand on a fast-moving wildfire that erupted in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday, prompting a mandatory evacuation order for a wide area of the historic Hollywood entertainment district. Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the flames at 2350 Solar Drive, near Astral Drive, just after 5:30 p.m.  Fire officials estimated the wildfire had charred at least 20 acres in the Runyon Canyon area as of 6:30 p.m. and 60 acres by 9:15 p.m. The glow from the flames was visible across Hollywood, including from the famous Walk of Fame and historic theaters on Hollywood Boulevard. However, just after midnight, the total burned acreage was mapped at 43 acres, and most evacuation orders were lifted. A view of the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills captured by Sky5 on Jan. 8, 2025. (KTLA)Water is dropped by helicopter on the burning Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)Aerial view of the Sunset Fire in Hollywood on Jan. 8, 2025. (KTLA)The Sunset Fire burns in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles on Jan. 8, 2025. (KTLA)Sunset Fire in Hollywood seen from AllertCalifornia cameras on Jan. 8, 2025. At 11:48 p.m. on Wednesday, LAFD issued the following update: The majority of the Evacuation Zone for the Sunset Fire is LIFTED with the EXCEPTION of the area North of Franklin Ave from Camino Palmero St (East border) to N Sierra Bonita Ave. (West border). This area remains CLOSED until tomorrow morning due to continued LAFD operations ensuring no flare ups in the vegetation surrounding these streets. Residents are asked to be cautious when returning to their homes because firefighters are continuing to work in their neighborhoods. Aerial footage from Sky5 captured the balcony of one structure on fire near Franklin Avenue and Vista Street, although firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before it caused too much damage. A map showing evacuation zones for the Sunset Fire in Hollywood as of 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2024. (LAFD) Footage also showed water-dropping aircraft making runs at the flames on the southwestern side of the Sunset Fire, where officials said the most intense activity was occurring. "At the heel of the fire, active flames have been extinguished, though smoldering continues within the interior," L.A. County Sheriff's officials said in a post to X. Despite a decrease in fire activity, officials said some evacuation orders remain in place for residents adjacent to the fire-charred area. An evacuation shelter was at the Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd, L.A., 90036. An additional evacuation shelter has been set up at Hollywood High School, located at 1521 Highland Avenue, L.A., 90028. Sunset Fire Resources: LAFD Alerts | Evacuation Maps | CALFIRE Updates Fire crews were already stretched incredibly thin while battling several other ongoing wildfires, including the nearly 16,000-acre Palisades Fire, which has destroyed an estimated 1,000 structures and the 10,600-acre Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena that has, so far, claimed the lives of five people. While battling the Palisades Fire, crews struggled with poor water pressure and, in some cases, no water coming from fire hydrants that "went dry" due to high demand on the city's water infrastructure. It is unclear if firefighters are still dealing with the issue. Stay with KTLA for continuing coverage of this developing story.