Fire department successfully extinguishes minor wildfire in Highland Park
A brush fire that erupted in Highland Park, Los Angeles, on Wednesday afternoon has been contained, according to the latest reports. The fire, which started just after 12:30 p.m., burned about one acre of dense brush in Ernest E. Debs Regional Park and lasted for approximately 40 minutes[1][2][3][5].
Fortunately, no structures were threatened, and there were no evacuations ordered. One firefighter was injured and treated for heat exhaustion during the firefighting efforts[1][2]. However, the firefighter's condition is not mentioned in the latest updates.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) requested the northbound exit to the 110 at Avenue 52 to be closed and for bus services to avoid Montecito Drive. This request is still in effect[4].
According to National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Lewis, light south-southwest winds of 4 mph are expected, with gusts up to 10 mph[6]. The forecast also shows temperatures will drop heading into Thursday, with temperatures in the area expected to remain around the mid to high 80s[7].
Helicopters dropped water on the dry brush during the fire to help contain the blaze. Now, hand crews are on the scene to clear up any hotspots from the fire[3].
The cause of the brush fire is still under investigation, and no specific cause has been reported so far[1].
[1] Los Angeles Times, "Brush fire in Highland Park contained, no homes threatened," 13 August 2025, link [2] NBC Los Angeles, "Firefighter injured in Highland Park brush fire," 13 August 2025, link [3] ABC7 Los Angeles, "Helicopters no longer dropping water on Highland Park brush fire," 13 August 2025, link [4] LAFD News, "LAFD requests closure of northbound exit to 110 at Avenue 52 and avoidance of Montecito Drive," 13 August 2025, link [5] CBS Los Angeles, "One firefighter injured in Highland Park brush fire," 13 August 2025, link [6] National Weather Service Los Angeles, "Weather forecast for August 13, 2025," 13 August 2025, link [7] Weather.com, "Temperature forecast for Highland Park, Los Angeles, on August 13, 2025," 13 August 2025, link
In the aftermath of the contained brush fire in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, transportation accommodations have been altered with the LAFD requesting the closure of the northbound exit to the 110 at Avenue 52 and suggested bus services to circumvent Montecito Drive. Additionally, the National Weather Service forecasts light winds and dropping temperatures heading into the following day, which could potentially influence the weather conditions for any future fires.
