Incendio de maleza arde en Brentwood cerca de la autopista 405

Firefighters responded to a heavy brush fire in Brentwood on Thursday afternoon as flames rapidly traveled uphill. The vegetation fire, burning near the Skirball Center, prompted authorities to shut down three southbound lanes along the 405 Freeway.

The California Highway Patrol urged drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the area. While no structures are currently threatened, the Los Angeles Fire Department launched an offensive operation by establishing hoselines.

Winds were blowing at around 5 miles per hour as of Thursday afternoon.