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Reports are pouring in about a brush fire raging in the hills of Burbank, close to the popular movie-fabricating factories maintained by Warner Bros. and Universal, as well as the Oakwood apartments, home to some of the industry's finest itinerant child actors.

We suggest that all WB and Universal employees consult their supervisors before fleeing in panic, fearing that God has finally sent forth his righteous fire to punish the show business heathens that have settled in the Valley. It may be Friday afternoon and the noise of those helicopters trying to contain the blaze may be irritating, but you still have important jobs to do.

Above, an operative's photo of the view from the Universal backlot. After the jump, another reader-supplied cameraphone picture where the WB watertower is visible:

[Also, local TV coverage here and here, for those requiring actual information delivered in a responsible fashion.]

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And there are more dramatic photos here. Developing...

UPDATE: More photos and an update here.