Tag: Grass fire

SHERMAN OAKS—On Friday, September 11, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a grass fire in Sherman Oaks. The brush fire was reported at 8:15 p.m. on southbound 405 freeway. First arriving fire companies report an approximately 1/4-acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened.

The LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. The cause of the fire at this time is unknown and it is reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam. The California Highway Patrol was on scene, and the Park Rangers are enroute.

Sepulveda IC reported all forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and the IC reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged.

Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP assisted with traffic control and there were no injuries reported.

On September 12, officials noted the fire was extinguished on 8:23 a.m. First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. An Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with the CHP. Fire units remained on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. No additional details about the incident have been disclosed.

By Danny Jones

SHERMAN OAKS—On Wednesday, August 26, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a grass fire in Sherman Oaks. The fire was reported at 2:09 p.m. at 5600 N. Fulton Avenue. First arriving units report a 1/4 acre of grass and trees are burning along the busway.

Bus traffic was stopped within 2 blocks in each direction of the incident. Street traffic was equally impacted as a result.

The fire was held to 1/2 an acre of light grass and trees. No structures were damaged. The LAFD remained on scene for an extended mop-up period. Street traffic will continue to be impacted through the conclusion of the incident.

The MTA restored bus service at their discretion once the incident has concluded. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed to the public.

By Danny Jones

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Monday, June 9, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a grass fire in Pacific Palisades.

The fire was reported at 12:44 p.m. at 13530 W. Sunset Blvd. Approximately 1/8 acre of medium to heavy brush was burning uphill (45-degree slope) with no wind.

There was one structure threatened by the fire, which firefighters defended from any potential damage.

Crews utilized hand lines encircling the perimeter. They remain on scene to conduct mop up operations to ensure no hot spots remained. The fire was fully extinguished at 1:19 p.m. officials reported.

The cause of the grass fire has is under investigation, and there were no reports of any injuries during the incident.