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Los Angeles Scoop · Aug 18, 2026

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Brush Fire Burns Through Whittier Narrows A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, sending smoke into the sky over parts of the San Gabriel Valley. The fire was reported around 4:15 p.m. near Rosemead Boulevard and the 60 Freeway. Approximately 10 acres of vegetation burned before firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported. The fire comes as Southern California prepares for another stretch of hot weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb significantly beginning tomorrow.

*Brush Fire Burns Through Whittier Narrows* A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, sending smoke into the sky over parts of the San Gabriel Valley. The fire was reported around 4:15 p.m. near Rosemead Boulevard and the 60 Freeway. Approximately 10 acres of vegetation burned before firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported. The fire comes as Southern California prepares for another stretch of hot weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb significantly beginning tomorrow.

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