Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Fatal Crash at LAPD Facility in Sylmar Triggers Fire
A car crashed near an LAPD training center, causing a fire.
The car went off the freeway and down an embankment, starting a brush fire.
Firefighters quickly arrived and put out the fire in minutes, preventing it from spreading to nearby areas.
Sadly, one person died in the crash.
About 80 firefighters worked to control the flames.
Officials are now investigating what caused the accident.
The fire burned approximately four acres of land.
A car crash triggered a fire at an LAPD training facility in Sylmar.
The crash involved a vehicle veering off the freeway and catching fire.
One person died in the car crash and subsequent fire.
Approximately 80 firefighters responded to the scene.
The fire was contained within minutes, covering about four acres.
- Who
- Authorities and Firefighters
- What
- A car crash caused a fire at an LAPD training facility.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon
- Where
- LAPD training facility near the 5 Freeway in Sylmar
- Why
- An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
- Incident Type
- Car Crash and Fire
- Location
- LAPD training facility in Sylmar
- Casualties
- One fatality
- Firefighters Involved
- Approximately 80
- Containment Time
- Within minutes
- Area Burned
- Approximately four acres