A brush fire erupted near the Getty Center on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting Los Angeles traffic and sending plumes of smoke over the 405 Freeway during peak rush hour. The blaze, dubbed the Getty Fire, began around 4:15 p.m. above the northbound lanes of the freeway near Getty Center Drive in Brentwood.
Firefighters reported approximately five acres of brush were involved. Dense smoke billowed over the major freeway corridor, impacting visibility and leading to significant traffic backups. Aerial footage showed flames spreading through vegetation as crews worked to contain the fire. Multiple aircraft were dispatched to aid in firefighting efforts from above.
Officials stated that no structures were threatened at the time of the report, and no injuries had been confirmed. The cause of the fire was unknown. Ten additional engines were requested, along with hand crews and air resources, as the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident. Evacuation warnings were issued for specific zones.
The fire occurred amidst an extreme heat warning for the region, increasing concerns about wildfire activity.