Los Angeles firefighters scrambled Saturday afternoon after a small brush fire flared up in Shadow Hills near 10750 W McBroom St, prompting a quick air and ground response in a neighborhood that knows all too well how fast flames can move.
The Los Angeles Fire Department posted an alert noting that Fire Station 24 was among the units dispatched and that crews arrived to find less than half an acre of light fuels burning beneath utility wires. Air operations were staged, and firefighters prepared for water drops while ground crews worked to stop any forward spread.
LAFD Alert- Shadow Hills Brush Fire 10750 W Mcbroom St MAP: https://t.co/LKdgN2Kok6 FS24; DETAILS: https://t.co/Mr3bV6yZ31
— LAFD (@LAFD) Mar 8, 2026
What LAFD reported
According to LAFD, the incident was logged as INC#1177 at 3:54 PM on March 7. Initial reports described “less than 1/2 acre of light fuels burning under wires,” with multiple engines and air units assigned to the scene. The department’s alert lists Station 24 among the responding resources and notes that Air Ops were on standby, preparing for possible water drops.
Local fire history and why quick response matters
Shadow Hills sits in the Verdugo Mountains in the northeastern San Fernando Valley and has a recent track record with fast-moving brush fires. A September 2022 blaze in the area burned more than 100 acres, underscoring why a rapid aerial and ground attack is critical, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. With steep terrain and dry fuels, even a small ignition can quickly race toward homes and utility lines.
What residents should do now
Residents in or near the reported area are urged to stick to official guidance: call 911 to report emergencies, keep driveways and access points clear for responding vehicles, move pets and livestock to safer areas, and follow directions from emergency personnel on scene. For brush-clearance rules and wildfire-preparedness information, check out LAFD's brush-prevention guidance.
The department’s alerts feed and its X account remain the go-to sources for real-time updates as crews work the incident. We will update this story if LAFD releases new details.
