An evacuation warning mistakenly sent to cellphones across Los Angeles County created confusion. The alert was intended only for Calabasas and Agoura Hills residents close to the Kenneth fire.
The erroneous alert reached residents across cities like Culver City and Santa Monica, raising concerns about new fire threats amidst ongoing wildfires in the region.
After widespread confusion, a follow-up alert 20 minutes later instructed residents to disregard the previous evacuation warning, highlighting the urgency amid raging wildfires.
Supervisor Janice Hahn confirmed that the confusion stemmed from a technical error, illustrating the challenges faced by emergency management during severe wildfire situations.
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