LAFD Battles Vegetation Fire on 90 Fwy.: Station 67

Los Angeles Fire Department Engine 63 was dispatched alone to a rubbish fire on the 90 Fwy. X Lincoln Blvd. at 1201 hrs.

E63 arrived on scene to find a homeless encampment burning in medium to heavy brush in between the eastbound and westbound sides of the 90 Fwy. between Culver Blvd. & Lincoln Blvd. BC4 arrived shortly after and requested 2 additional engines, upgrading the incident type to a grass fire.

BC4 requested more engines to shuttle water to companies providing a water supply, LA County Camp Crews and LAFD Crew 3 were requested but quickly canceled. Forward progress was stopped and containment was reached in a little over an hour with 30 personnel.

No injuries reported, 1 person of interest was taken into custody by LAPD Pacific Division Officers.

Units assigned: LAFD AR1 AR21 BC4 BC11 TF63 LF95 E58 E62 E94 RA63 PH1 LACo.FD BC20 SU17 CC2-2 CC9-2

Location: Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA
Date: Monday, May 16th, 2022

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