[01-22-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Sepulveda Fire Burns 40 Acres Near 405 Freeway, Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Firefighters successfully stopped the forward progress of the Sepulveda Fire, which burned approximately 40 acres near the 405 Freeway in Brentwood late Wednesday night, January 22, 2025. Cal Fire reported the blaze was 60% contained Thursday afternoon.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire was first reported shortly after 11:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the freeway in Sherman Oaks. The blaze, fueled by winds of 8-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, prompted an evacuation warning for residents south of the 1500 block of Casiano Road, north of Moraga Drive, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, and west of Chalon Road.

Around 250 LAFD personnel responded, with water-dropping helicopters assisting ground crews. By 1:00 a.m., visible flames were no longer present, and forward progress had been halted. The evacuation warnings were lifted by 2:00 a.m.

The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert around 12:15 a.m., closing the Getty Center Drive offramp on both sides of the 405 Freeway and the Sepulveda Boulevard offramp for southbound lanes. The closures were lifted by 4:30 a.m.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. This fire occurred just miles east of areas still under evacuation from the Palisades Fire, which burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes earlier in January.

Authorities continue to monitor the fire-affected areas, urging residents to stay informed through official updates.

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• Gather all the invoices and receipts connected to the wildfires. This includes bills for cleaning services, invoices from home repair workers, contracts for temporary housing, rental car charges, and fees for getting rid of trash.
• Keep a record of everything, including any injuries or losses you have. Make sure to keep copies of your medical papers, doctor’s notes, and treatment plans. Go back to your home and take pictures or videos of any damage to your property if it’s safe.
• Write down everything you lost because of the blaze. Please provide a list of your personal items and lost income, including the times and how much you paid for them. Keeping a record of your losses can help when you file a claim for wildfire damage. This paper shows proof of the damage.

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California Wildfire Statistics

In recent years, wildfires have had a significant impact on millions of Californians, many of whom had to start over after suffering severe injuries and property losses.

Forty-seven people lost their lives in wildfires that destroyed 1.5 million acres in 2017. By 2019, 277,000 acres had been burned by fires, forcing widespread evacuations. Meanwhile, Cal Fire recorded 7,477 wildfires in 2022 that destroyed 876 structures, burned 331,360 acres, and claimed nine lives. Major flames are raging in California as of January 2025, including the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires.

Climate change, worsening droughts, and extreme weather continue to make wildfires a serious threat. Emergency preparation, fire prevention, and the right insurance are crucial for protecting homes, businesses, and lives.