Firefighters successfully extinguished a brushfire in the Hollywood Hills area near the 101 Freeway after more than 100 crew members from the Los Angeles Fire Department worked diligently for a little less than two hours to contain the blaze. The fire, which covered three acres, forced the closure of the southbound Highland Avenue exit off the freeway, but it is unclear if the off-ramp has been reopened since then.
The fire department received reports of the fire around 2:17 p.m., and firefighting helicopters were deployed to make strategic water drops while crews on the ground worked to create a containment perimeter by getting water on both sides of the brushfire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged during the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Meanwhile, two other wildfires in Southern California are still active. The “Post Fire” near the 5 Freeway in Gorman has burned over 12,000 acres and is only 2% contained, leading to evacuation orders being issued. In Hesperia, mandatory evacuations were also put in place due to a brushfire in the 18000 block of North Highway 173, which has grown to more than 1,300 acres and is at 7% containment.
As a precautionary measure, firefighters will remain on the scene in the Hollywood Hills overnight to monitor for any potential flare-ups and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. The swift response and coordinated effort by the firefighters helped prevent any serious damage or injuries, highlighting the importance of their dedication and expertise in handling such emergencies.