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Meanwhile, firefighters made significant overnight progress on the fire, as containment lines were improved and firefighters were able to make access to remote areas to mop up.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard was reopened to the public at 1 p.m. Tuesday, when officials also lifted an evacuation warning that had been issued Sunday for all homes north of Chastain Parkway in the 1500 block to Calle Del Cielo. The warning area included Calle De Sarah, Calle Bellevista and all homes west of Calle Del Cielo and Ave Ashley up to the hills.
Containment of the fire grew to 32% Tuesday as its size was downgraded from 1,325 acres after remapping. Containment increased to 47% by Tuesday evening, the LAFD announced.
With an arson suspect in custody, firefighters today began their fifth full day of battling the Palisades Fire, a 1,158-acre brusher in rugged terrain that was 47 percent contained.
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Firefighters battle 1,325-acre Palisades Fire as investigators detain person for questioning
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Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect Sunday for residents in the Topanga area as firefighters continue to battle a 1,325-acre brush fire near Pacific Palisades.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause, saying it may be suspicious.
One person was detained and released and a second person was being questioned Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Palisades Fire was 0% contained as of Sunday evening. The blaze nearly doubled in size, from 750 acres Saturday to 1,325, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The weather remained cool and moist overnight, which created favorable conditions for fire crews. However, conditions were expected to change as the vegetation in the area is very dry and has not burned in more than 50 years, according to the LAFD spokesperson David Ortiz.