The Los Angeles Fire Department said Saturday that a hiker in the Chatsworth hills had been located and the incident was marked "now static" at 11582 Browns Canyon Road, near the Santa Susana Mountains. Units from Fire Station 28 were listed in the department alert, which included a map and a link for responding crews. Officials did not immediately say whether the hiker was taken to a hospital or release any information on injuries.
According to LAFD, the brief post on X read, "LAFD Alert- Chatsworth HIKER - Now Static 11582 Browns Canyon Rd" and attached a map plus a details link for assigned units, including FS28. The department's alerts archive uses similar "situation is static" phrasing to signal that an incident is contained and not expected to escalate, as shown on the Los Angeles Fire Department alerts page.
LAFD Alert- Chatsworth HIKER - Now Static 11582 Browns Canyon Rd MAP: https://t.co/1QmuZZtUP4 FS28; DETAILS: https://t.co/OnjtsVnXnt
— lafd 🔥 (@LAFD) March 21, 2026
What "Now Static" Means
When LAFD labels an incident "static" it typically means crews have found the person involved, dealt with any immediate hazards, and are shifting the focus to patient care, triage, or extraction. At that point, incident commanders can dial back active search operations while medical teams assess and treat any injuries.
Browns Canyon Terrain and Past Rescues
Browns Canyon sits on the western side of the Santa Susana Mountains, a mix of steep sandstone ridges, dry washes, and informal use trails that can be tough to read on the ground. LAFD crews have previously hoisted distressed hikers from the Chatsworth brush, as reported by CBS Los Angeles. The department's Special Operations division, which includes Air Operations and technical-rescue teams, trains for steep and remote extractions, and county planning documents flag the area for limited access and rugged conditions, according to Los Angeles County.
What Hikers Should Know
Anyone heading into the Santa Susana hills should bring plenty of water, carry a map or GPS device, and let someone know their planned route, since cell coverage can be spotty. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For live incident maps and updates, hikers can follow the department's feed on X, per LAFD.
