Quarter-Acre Grass Fire
I-405 N & Ventura Fwy, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
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Summary
- Firefighters are working to contain a quarter-acre grass fire near the I-405 and 101 transition in Sherman Oaks, California. The fire poses no threat to homes, and there is no wind to exacerbate the situation, though access from the freeway is limited.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-405 N & Ventura Fwy.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-405 N & Ventura Fwy.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-405 N & Ventura Fwy.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-405 N & Ventura Fwy.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-405 N & Ventura Fwy.
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LAFD: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED] Sherman Oaks Grass Fire 09-11-2026 8:15pm Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sepulveda IC has reported the all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. And the IC has reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP is assisting with traffic control. No injuries reported.
INC#1721; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E109 E239 E288 E39 E83 E88 T39 T88 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-405, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:58 PM 🟢 All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire, per LAFD.
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-408, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:43 PM First arriving fire companies report a approximately 1/4 acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened. LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. Reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam, per LAFD.
LAFD: Grass Fire [Now Out] 09-12-2026 8:23am Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sherman Oaks; First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. 405 IC requested CHP. Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with CHP. Arson units are responding and the park rangers are responding. Fire units are on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. Nothing further.
INC#0533; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E1614 E239 E39 E83 SO1 T39 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED] Sherman Oaks Grass Fire 09-11-2026 8:15pm Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sepulveda IC has reported the all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. And the IC has reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP is assisting with traffic control. No injuries reported.
INC#1721; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E109 E239 E288 E39 E83 E88 T39 T88 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-405, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:58 PM 🟢 All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire, per LAFD.
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-408, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:43 PM First arriving fire companies report a approximately 1/4 acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened. LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. Reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam, per LAFD.
LAFD: Grass Fire [Now Out] 09-12-2026 8:23am Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sherman Oaks; First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. 405 IC requested CHP. Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with CHP. Arson units are responding and the park rangers are responding. Fire units are on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. Nothing further.
INC#0533; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E1614 E239 E39 E83 SO1 T39 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED] Sherman Oaks Grass Fire 09-11-2026 8:15pm Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sepulveda IC has reported the all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. And the IC has reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP is assisting with traffic control. No injuries reported.
INC#1721; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E109 E239 E288 E39 E83 E88 T39 T88 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-405, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:58 PM 🟢 All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire, per LAFD.
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-408, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:43 PM First arriving fire companies report a approximately 1/4 acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened. LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. Reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam, per LAFD.
LAFD: Grass Fire [Now Out] 09-12-2026 8:23am Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sherman Oaks; First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. 405 IC requested CHP. Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with CHP. Arson units are responding and the park rangers are responding. Fire units are on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. Nothing further.
INC#0533; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E1614 E239 E39 E83 SO1 T39 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED] Sherman Oaks Grass Fire 09-11-2026 8:15pm Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sepulveda IC has reported the all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. And the IC has reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP is assisting with traffic control. No injuries reported.
INC#1721; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E109 E239 E288 E39 E83 E88 T39 T88 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-405, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:58 PM 🟢 All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire, per LAFD.
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-408, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:43 PM First arriving fire companies report a approximately 1/4 acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened. LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. Reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam, per LAFD.
LAFD: Grass Fire [Now Out] 09-12-2026 8:23am Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sherman Oaks; First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. 405 IC requested CHP. Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with CHP. Arson units are responding and the park rangers are responding. Fire units are on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. Nothing further.
INC#0533; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E1614 E239 E39 E83 SO1 T39 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
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LAFD: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED] Sherman Oaks Grass Fire 09-11-2026 8:15pm Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sepulveda IC has reported the all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. And the IC has reported a knockdown at 2054 hours, approximately 39 minutes from the 911 call. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. CHP is assisting with traffic control. No injuries reported.
INC#1721; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E109 E239 E288 E39 E83 E88 T39 T88 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-405, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:58 PM 🟢 All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Originally two separate spots burning, now out. One spot 25 feet by 100 feet and a second spot 40 foot by 40 foot. No structures threatened or damaged. Fire crews will remain on scene to secure the fire and put out any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire, per LAFD.
Watch Duty: Sepulveda Fire I-408, from Highway 101 towards Haskell Ave, Sepulveda Basin Los Angeles County, CA Brent Courtney • Staff Reporter 1 minute ago • Sep 11 at 8:43 PM First arriving fire companies report a approximately 1/4 acre grass fire. No wind and there are no structures threatened. LAFD is reporting multiple spots and requested an additional three fire companies. Reported to be in the park near the Sepulveda dam, per LAFD.
LAFD: Grass Fire [Now Out] 09-12-2026 8:23am Sb 405 Fy MAP: https://bit.ly/3VpQ6No Sherman Oaks; First arriving fire companies found 5 separate spot fires, all approximately 5 feet in diameter. 405 IC requested CHP. Arson suspect was found on scene and is now in custody with CHP. Arson units are responding and the park rangers are responding. Fire units are on scene and are actively ensuring that all hot spots are out. Nothing further.
INC#0533; FS88; Battalion 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched Units BC10 E1614 E239 E39 E83 SO1 T39 WT88; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart