Published Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 11:13 PM PT
Burbank · Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 11:13 PM · 87°F, 47% humidity, wind 0 mph ESE (gusts 1), 29.36 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 1
A brush fire erupted Wednesday evening in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center, prompting evacuation warnings and drawing firefighter response. The fire was initially reported at approximately 5 acres around 5 PM and has grown to about 25 acres. Firefighters report quick progress on containment.
What you need to know right now: If you live near the Getty Center or in surrounding neighborhoods along the Sepulveda Pass area, monitor LA County and LAFD alerts for evacuation orders. An evacuation warning is active — that means be ready to move on short notice. Have a bag packed, medications ready, important documents accessible, pets in carriers. Don’t wait for an evacuation order if you’re in the warning zone. This is not a drill. Get out early; the 405 backs up to hell even on a normal Wednesday.
Firefighters are actively working the fire and appear to be holding the line. The Sepulveda Pass is a narrow, tightly packed corridor — fires here move fast and the infrastructure is unforgiving. But containment progress this early is solid news. Still, conditions can shift. Red flag warnings remain in effect across LA County because, frankly, it’s still 86 degrees at midnight and the Santa Ana winds are standing by like they’re waiting for their cue.
Road impacts: The Getty area and Sepulveda Pass routes (the 405, local surface streets) may see closures or slowdowns as fire traffic moves in. If you need to get out, go now. If you don’t need to move, clear the roads for firefighters and evacuees.
Shelters and resources: LA County emergency services are staging support. If you’re under evacuation warning and need real-time updates, hit ready.lacounty.gov, the LA County Sheriff’s official channels, and LAFD’s public information. The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area and surrounding neighborhoods — this area gets tight fast.
The broader picture: This is the second significant brush fire reported in the metro area this week. Each one strains resources, stretches crews thin, and reminds us that California’s fire season doesn’t care that it’s technically September. The Getty sits on a promontory of priceless architecture and landscaping that’s historically tough to defend, but the LAFD and mutual aid response here has been characteristically sharp. That said, these fires aren’t getting easier to stop, the fuel load isn’t shrinking, and your best move is still not to be there when the wind gusts.
Keep your phone charged, your location services on, and your anxiety in check. Firefighters know what they’re doing. You just need to listen to their alerts and move when they tell you to move.