Crime & Safety
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near 10 Freeway
Santa Monica firefighters responded to a brush fire near the Santa Monica (10) Freeway Monday morning.
SANTA MONICA, CA — All westbound lanes of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway were temporarily closed Monday afternoon as Santa Monica firefighters battled a brush fire, officials said. It appeared to be near a homeless camp next to the freeway offramp.
The fire was reported about 10:49 a.m. near Lincoln and Olympic boulevards, Santa Monica fire officials said.
Westbound 10 Freeway lanes were closed near the Lincoln Boulevard offramp and a SigAlert was in effect at 11:34 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area for possible delays and hazards while firefighters worked to battle the flames.
SMFD responding to a Brush fire LINCOLN BLVD/OLYMPIC BLVD. Avoid the area, possible delays, hazards. Inc.#20014353
— Santa Monica Fire (@SantaMonicaFire) November 16, 2020
Small brush fire 10 Fwy at Lincoln in Santa Monica. pic.twitter.com/5UV9haQa7t
— eric spillman (@ericspillman) November 16, 2020
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