Los Angeles commuters faced a worsening rush-hour nightmare Wednesday after a brush fire broke out in the hills near the Getty Center, pushing heavy smoke across the 405 Freeway and drawing a large emergency response.
The fire, identified as the Getty Fire, started around 4:15 p.m. above the northbound side of Interstate 405 near Getty Center Drive in Brentwood. Firefighters reported roughly five acres of brush burning intensely in the area.
Video obtained by The California Post captured thick plumes of smoke rising and drifting over the freeway as traffic moved below.
Aerial footage showed flames moving through dense vegetation while crews worked to slow the fire’s spread.
Several firefighting aircraft were also sent in to make drops from above.
Ten additional engines were requested by an arriving unit as the Los Angeles Fire Department called in hand crews and air resources.
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Evacuation warnings have been issued for zones:
LAFD Air Operations reported that no structures were threatened at the time.
The fire’s cause was unknown.
No injuries had been reported, but the blaze erupted during the afternoon rush, with smoke hanging over one of Los Angeles’ major freeway corridors.
This is a developing story.