A 20-acre brush fire burning on the east side of the Sepulveda Pass near Bel-Air has prompted an evacuation warning for the residents south of the 1500 block of Casiano Road, north of Moraga Drive, east of Sepulveda Boulevard and west of Chalon Road, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart. See map below.
Additionally, the southbound 405 Freeway was closed down for a time just north of the Getty Center. It was later reopened.
The fire was burning in heavy brush with a moderate rate of spread about a mile from the eastern edge of the area scorched by the Palisades Fire. Firefighting aircraft were drawing water from the nearby Stone Canyon Reservoir.
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the closure of the Getty Center Drive off-ramps of the northbound and southbound 405 Freeway due to the Sepulveda Fire. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes.
Winds in the area were out of the north at 8-15 mph, with gusts to 25 mph. According to the National Weather Service, winds are expected to turn more northeasterly overnight and increase toward daybreak. Relative humidity is very low, between 3-8%.
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City News Service contributed to this report.
The Sepulveda Fire, a wildfire that broke out near the affluent neighborhood of Bel-Air, has sparked concern among residents and authorities alike. The fire, which started on [date], has quickly spread due to strong winds and dry conditions in the area.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which has already consumed several acres of land and threatens nearby homes. Residents in the affected areas have been urged to evacuate as a precaution, while fire crews work tirelessly to contain the flames.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials are warning residents to exercise caution and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. Our thoughts are with those affected by the Sepulveda Fire, and we hope for a swift and successful containment of the blaze. Stay safe, Bel-Air.
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