VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN NORTHBOUND 101 IN LOS ANGELES

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Monday, August 31, 2026

  By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 31, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 31, 4:39 PM PT
VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN NORTHBOUND 101 IN LOS ANGELES
A vehicle fire has broken out on the northbound 101 freeway near 1060 NB in Los Angeles, according to dispatch data from the LAFD West division. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 11:47 a.m. on Saturday.
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Details about the vehicle type, injuries, or what sparked the fire remain limited at this time. The incident's location on a major freeway corridor suggests potential traffic impacts for the area.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.