VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN SOUTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk | PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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BREAKING — Sep 9, 9:07 AM PT
VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN SOUTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA
A vehicle fire has erupted on the southbound 5 freeway at 1250 near Los Angeles, according to LAFD dispatch. The call came in just after 9:06 AM Tuesday morning.
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The LAFD West division is responding to the scene. No immediate word on injuries, the cause of the fire, or whether lanes have been closed, but traffic on the SB 5 in that area is likely to be severely impacted.
See also: VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN WESTBOUND 60 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES · VEHICLE FIRE SHUTS DOWN WESTBOUND 210 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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