North Ethel Ave for a reported large brush fire

4/17/2026 – At 6:22pm the Fire Department was dispatched to North Ethel Ave for a reported large brush fire behind a home. Chief arrived and confirmed a large area of brush burning along the railroad tracks threatening a rear deck. Squad 3 and Truck 2 clearing from another call arrived and stretched 2 lines from the North Ethel side. Engine 1 stretched 1 line from 9th Ave while Engine 4 and Rescue 5 members assisted crews with extinguishing the fire and overhaul. Companies were able to hold the fire from extending past the area of origin and were back in service around 7:40pm. Thank you to the Hawthorne EMS and our Auxiliary for proving rehab and refreshments.