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Seal Beach fire causes 405 Freeway closures near 605 interchange
405 traffic impacted due to fire in Seal Beach
A small fire broke out on the side of the 405/605 freeway interchange in Seal Beach, causing a traffic nightmare.
As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, not only do first responders have their hands full with multiple fires burning in the area, they are also preparing for a storm expected this weekend that could trigger mudslides in burn scar areas.
Follow FOX 11’s live blog with the latest updates provided in the timeline below:
Additional closures
2:53 p.m.: CHP is shutting down the eastbound 7th St. transition to the northbound 605 Freeway.
Sig Alert continues
2:40 p.m.: Northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway to the 605 Freeway will be closed for at least another hour, according to the CHP.
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Critical fire weather
2:10 p.m.: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday for areas including Orange County due to strong gusty winds and very low relative humidity, according to the National Weather Service.
The fire was reported around 1:20 p.m. It started burning in brush off the freeway and quickly spread to nearby palm trees.
405 Freeway closure
1:55 p.m.: A brush fire that broke out in Seal Beach near the 405 and 605 interchange has shut down northbound lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Smoke is visible as far away as CSU Long Beach.
Drivers should expect significant delays and avoid the area if possible. The CHP said it is possible southbound lanes will also be impacted.
The Source: Information for this story is from the California Highway Patrol.
Seal Beach fire causes 405 Freeway closures near 605 interchange
A fire in Seal Beach has led to the closure of multiple lanes on the 405 Freeway near the 605 interchange. The fire broke out early this morning and quickly spread, causing traffic delays and forcing authorities to close several lanes in both directions.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes. The closures are expected to remain in place for several hours as firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Stay tuned for updates on the situation and follow local news sources for the latest information on road closures and traffic conditions. Drive safely and stay informed.
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