VEHICLE FIRE CLOSES WESTBOUND 118 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk | PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 25, 7:09 PM PT
VEHICLE FIRE CLOSES WESTBOUND 118 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES
A vehicle fire has shut down the westbound 118 freeway at the 300 block in Los Angeles as of 4:50 p.m. Sunday, according to LAFD dispatch data. First responders are en route to the scene.
Related: VEHICLE FIRE CLOSES SOUTHBOUND 405 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES · VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN WESTBOUND 60 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES
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Details on the vehicle type, cause of the fire, and any injuries remain limited at this early stage. Traffic is expected to be significantly impacted in the area.
See also: VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN WESTBOUND 210 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES · VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN SOUTHBOUND 14 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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