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Wildfire near Getty Center turns 405 Freeway into LA rush hour nightmare
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A brush fire, known as the Getty Fire, erupted near the Getty Center and the 405 Freeway, triggering a major firefighting response and severe traffic delays.
The fire, which started around 4:15 p.m., involved approximately five acres of brush and sent thick smoke over the freeway, exacerbating LA rush hour traffic.
- Los Angeles rush hour got a whole lot uglier Wednesday as a brush fire tore through the hills near the Getty Center, sending thick smoke over the 405 Freeway and triggering a major firefighting response.
- The blaze, known as the Getty Fire, erupted around 4:15 p.m.
- above the northbound lanes of Interstate 405 near Getty Center Drive in Brentwood, with firefighters describing approximately five acres of well-involved brush.
Key Takeaways
- The fire, known as the Getty Fire, started around 4:15 p.m.
- Severe traffic delays occurred on the 405 Freeway during LA rush hour
- An extreme heat warning was in effect in the area
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Expected Outcomes
- Continued firefighting efforts, potential containment of the fire
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The fire's impact on traffic and local residents
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- Sep 9NY Post: A brush fire near Brentwood’s Getty Center and the 405 Freeway has sparked severe Los Angeles traffic delays amid an extreme heat warning.
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