Crime & Safety

Crews Battle Vehicle Fire In Palos Verdes

Travelers were advised to avoid the area near Palos Verdes Drive while crews battle a vehicle fire.

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA — Crews are battling a vehicle fire that broke out on Palos Verdes Drive Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The public was warned there will be limited access on Crenshaw Boulevard southbound at Palos Verdes Drive North due to the fire. The Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff's Departments are on the scene.

All lanes were cleared and the fire was extinguished after about an hour and normal traffic resumed at about 1:25 p.m.

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