LA traffic chaos as brush fire near Getty Center forces lane closures on major freeway
A brush fire near the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass has caused significant traffic disruptions. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded quickly to the blaze, which grew to about four acres. Fortunately, no structures were threatened, but multiple lanes of the freeway were closed during the afternoon rush hour.
- ▪The fire broke out Thursday afternoon near the 405 Freeway close to the Skirball Cultural Center.
- ▪Firefighters were dispatched at 2:30 p.m. to combat the flames moving uphill through dry vegetation.
- ▪At least three southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were shut down during the incident.
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Metro breaking LA traffic chaos as brush fire near Getty Center forces lane closures on major freeway By Daniel Farr Published May 28, 2026, 7:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A brush fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass has triggered major traffic disruptions and a rapid firefighting response after flames pushed uphill close to the Skirball Cultural Center. The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews were dispatched at 2:30 p.m. to the area near Mulholland Drive, where the fire was moving uphill through dry vegetation. Officials reported light winds around 5 miles per hour as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and establish hose lines around the perimeter.
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