LOS ANGELES -- A brush fire is burning Tuesday afternoon in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood.


Several homes are near the fire in the Mount Olympus area. The fire is burning west of the Hollywood Bowl near Nichols Canyon Road, north of Franklin Avenue.

Smaller spot fires were breaking out near the blaze. About 25 acres have been consumed.

Heavy smoke was visible from the 101 Freeway.

NBC4 forecaster Fritz Coleman said light winds in the area were blowing at about 4 mph.

Two city fire aerial units are at the scene. Ground units are working on steep slopes.

About 150 firefighters were at the location.

"The fire guys are unbelievable," said resident Jim Katz. "They were here with their helicopters in about five minutes."

Residents told NBC4 the fire started near a high-tension power line support.

Hollywood Boulevard is closed at Nichols Canyon Road.