LAFD Battle Brush Fire In Griffith Park

January 21, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of Cullan Smith.

GRIFFITH PARK—On Monday, January 20, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that battled a brush fire that broke out in Griffith Park. The blaze was reported at 1:02 p.m. at 162 Griffith Park. Officials were alerted of a 1/2 acre light grass burning into medium brush on slope. Firefighters on scene worked to quickly contain the flames.

By 1:33 p.m. the LAFD reported that 1/4 acre medium brush burning on a slope below Griffith Observatory was fully extinguished in 31 minutes. All threatened structures were successfully defended and undamaged. No additional details about the brush fire or the cause have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

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