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Brush fire burns along 405 Freeway in Mission Hills, causing traffic delays
By Danielle Smith at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A fire burning along the northbound 405 Freeway in Mission Hills was causing traffic delays on Tuesday evening.
What started as a big-rig fire near where the 405 meets the 5 Freeway spread to the brush and made its way up the hill, video from NewsChopper4 showed.
Crews quickly worked to att...
Key takeaway What started as a big-rig fire near where the 405 meets the 5 Freeway spread to the brush and made its way up the hill, video from NewsChopper4 showed.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The brush fire along the 405 Freeway in Mission Hills is a stark reminder of the wildfire risks that come with living in the Greater Los Angeles area. With the fire season typically peaking in the late summer and early fall, this incident may signal an early start to a potentially hazardous period for the region. The Los Angeles Fire Department's swift response in containing the blaze prevented more severe consequences, but the traffic disruptions that ensued will likely have a ripple effect on commuters' daily routines. As the city's residents breathe a sigh of relief that no injuries were reported, they must also acknowledge the critical role that emergency responders play in mitigating these types of incidents. The fact that the fire was able to spread from a big-rig fire to the surrounding brush underscores the need for continued vigilance and preparedness in preventing and responding to wildfires in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fire burning along the northbound 405 Freeway in Mission Hills was causing traffic delays on Tuesday evening.
What started as a big-rig fire near where the 405 meets the 5 Freeway spread to the brush and made its way up the hill, video from NewsChopper4 showed.
Crews quickly worked to att...
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