A grass fire caused significant disruption along the 405 Freeway near the 105 interchange on Thursday, prompting traffic delays around the already congested Los Angeles International Airport. NBC Los Angeles reported that the fire covered approximately four acres and led to extensive efforts by emergency crews to manage the situation along the busy roadway.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the blaze, which was first reported around 5:23 p.m., did not pose a threat to any structures, and no evacuations were ordered. Forward progress of the fire had been halted by 6 p.m., with firefighters surrounding and extinguishing remaining hot spots. The traffic continued to be affected in the area as crews completed their work. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, as confirmed by both NBC Los Angeles and initial alerts from the LAFD.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was quick to respond to the incident, initially estimating the fire at approximately one acre in size before later reports confirmed it to be four acres. In a statement obtained by LAFD, officials alerted commuters to the affected area on the SB405 at the transition, recommending the public to seek alternate routes during the emergency response.
Later updates clarified that the incident was wholly within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, with LAFD remaining on the scene in an assisting capacity. Information requests and further updates on the incident, referred to as the "La Cienega Incident", were redirected to the LA County Fire Department, as per the update provided by LAFD. The cooperative effort highlights the interagency support that is often crucial in mitigating such emergencies.
