Small Brush Fire Battled Near Griffith Observatory

November 19, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of Cullan Smith.

GRIFFITH PARK—On Friday, November 15, the LAFD reported that a small brush fire at 2800 E Observatory Rd. at 3:08 a.m. Approximately 1/4 acre of brush burning by a trail below Griffith Observatory. This is topography driven with no wind and no structures threatened.

The LAFD reported at 4:29 a.m. that through the use of both air and ground attack, firefighters knocked down the fire with no injuries reported and no structures damaged. There were crews that stayed on the scene conducting mop up operations into the morning.

By Trevor

Next Post

Two-Year Anniversary Of Marine Park Community Garden

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that it will celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Marine Park Community Garden on Saturday, November 23. The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at…
Read
Previous Post

Automotive Parts Store, Restaurants Damaged By Fire

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, November 16, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a fast-moving fire in Hollywood consumed an automotive parts store and seriously damaged a pair of adjacent restaurants. The LAFD received the first of several 9-1-1 calls at…
Read
Random Post

Preservation Awards Program Nomination Deadline Extended

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page on Sunday, December 21 that the Historic Preservation Awards Program nomination deadline has been extended to January 15, 2026. The program celebrates the people, places, and projects that help…
Read
Random Post

High-Speed Hit-And-Run Collision Leaves Driver Dead

TOPANGA CANYON—The Los Angeles Police Department reported on Wednesday, January 31 that they are investigating a hit-and-run that left one driver dead. Detectives with the LAPD Valley Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved…
Read
Random Post

Directed Action Response Team Special Operation

SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, October 16, the Santa Monica Police Department disclosed that on October 11, the Santa Monica Police Department Directed Action Response Team (DART) coordinated a special crime suppression operation. DART was assisted in the operation by the SMPD…
Read
Random Post

Meeting Being Held To Discuss Homelessness In Malibu

MALIBU—The city is inviting community members to join a virtual community meeting to discuss homelessness in Malibu on Wednesday, January 17, starting at 11 a.m. “The homelessness crisis impacts everyone, housed and unhoused, here in Malibu and across the state,”…
Read