The palace grounds and neighboring areas are relatively sparser and made more out of stone and metal and less out of wood, so some very sensible mages are prioritizing putting out other parts of the city that are on fire. Evelyn will probably notice some people flying around and conjuring water splashes, in the distance, as soon as she properly focuses on carefully looking over her surroundings.
The king and some obvious mages and obvious palace guards are all watching her from the palace gate. After Evelyn waves, there's some rapid hushed discussion and then one of the older-looking mages will head on over, their steps reluctant but steady.