Last evening, firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to reports of a brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin. The blaze broke out near 15700 W Burbank Blvd, as reported by the LAFD Alert system. According to LAFD's initial alert, the fire started around 9:35 PM, covering approximately 1.5 acres of light vegetation with a moderate rate of spread.
The response team, which included numerous firefighting units, managed to contain the fire quickly. In a more detailed follow-up, the LAFD stated that the size of the fire was actually closer to one acre. Despite the potential for a more significant incident, the 24 firefighters on scene had the situation under control within a mere 25 minutes. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in the swift resolution of the incident.
The teams deployed included units FS 88, Batt 10, and Valley Bureau among others listed in the official LAFD report. Aerial operations units, as well as tactical ground personnel, were deployed.
