Half-Acre Brush Fire Shuts Down La Brea, Helicopters Dispatched

March 13, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

A half-acre brush fire is burning uphill, prompting the shutdown of La Brea Avenue and requests for water-dropping helicopters, according to emergency responders. The incident was reported on March 13 at approximately 8:22 p.m. Battalion Chief 18 is on scene managing the response to the rapidly spreading fire. Authorities have closed La Brea to ensure public safety as aerial support is mobilized to contain the blaze.

BC18 On Scene 1/2 acre brush fire running uphill, Request water dropping helicopters, shut down La Brea

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