Brush Fire Extinguished In Hollywood Hills

May 24, 2026 ·

Photo courtesy of Mariola Grobelska.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, May 23, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported at brush fire at 9:19 p.m. at 6700 W. Forest Lawn Dr.

First arriving unit reported a 1/4-acre fire in light/medium fuel slowly heading uphill with no wind. Burbank Fire Department co-located with LAFD resources.

A total of 42 firefighters stopped all forward progress and declared a knockdown in 42 minutes. The brush fire was held to 1/4 acre. No structures were threatened during the incident. There were no reports of any injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Danny Jones

Next Post

LAFD Battle Apartment Fire In Sherman Oaks

SHERMAN OAKS—On Thursday, May 21, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported battling an apartment fire. The incident was reported at 8:54 a.m. at 14248 W Dickens St. First arriving company reports a two-story garden style apartment building with fire showing…
Read
Previous Post

SMPD Announces Increased Police Presence For Memorial Day Weekend

SANTA MONICA—On May 22, the Santa Monica Police Department announced it planned to increase police presence during Memorial Day Weekend to protect citizens and visitors. This will involve more officers patrolling throughout the city, including Mounted Officers on Main Street…
Read
Random Post

Grand Jury Returns 8-Count Indictment Against Oren Sela

BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, October 24, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of Oren David Sela, 35, of North Hills (25 miles north of the San Fernando Valley) in an identity theft case of fraudulently obtaining close to $2.6…
Read
Random Post

Vehicle Collision Involving Fire Hydrant

SHERMAN OAKS—On Tuesday, November 5, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that two vehicles were involved in a collision involving a fire hydrant. The incident was first reported via a 9-1-1 call at 1:23 p.m. at 4300 N. Calhoun Avenue.…
Read
Random Post

Man Steals More Than $1.8 Million In Luxury Items

BEVERLY HILLS—Jobson Marangoni De Castro, 37, was arrested Monday, August 21, for allegedly stealing more than $1.8 million in jewelry, clothing and accessories from Brazilian guests that were staying at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on May 10. He was found…
Read
Random Post

One Arrest For Manslaughter In Beach Fatality, DUI

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, September 17, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Harbor officers were flagged down to assist with a 2015 Infiniti SUV that appeared to be stuck in the sand. Upon further investigation, responding officers found…
Read