Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Getty Fire Near Brentwood Blackens 25 Acres, Forward Progress Stopped
A wildfire started in the hills near the Getty Center in Brentwood.
Smoke could be seen across West Los Angeles.
The fire grew quickly and burned about 25 acres.
Firefighters worked to stop it from spreading.
A helicopter picked up water from Stone Canyon Reservoir and dropped it on the flames.
The Getty Center was closed and visitors were evacuated.
Evacuation warnings told people in two nearby areas to be ready to leave.
Fire officials said the fire was moving uphill, but limited wind helped crews make progress.
The Getty Fire began shortly after 4 p.m. in hills near Getty Center Drive in Brentwood.
The blaze grew from five acres to about 20 acres by 5:30 p.m., then blackened approximately 25 acres.
Cal Fire reported that forward progress was stopped at about 6:15 p.m.
Evacuation warnings were issued for two Brentwood areas, while no structures were initially threatened.
The Getty Center closed and evacuated guests as firefighters, hand crews, water tenders, engines and a Chinook helicopter responded.
- Who
- Los Angeles Fire Department crews, Cal Fire, additional emergency personnel and a Chinook helicopter responded; Getty Center guests and employees were evacuated.
- What
- The Getty Fire burned approximately 25 acres, and its forward progress was stopped at about 6:15 p.m.
- When
- The fire was first spotted shortly after 4 p.m.; it was reported stopped at approximately 6:15 p.m.
- Where
- The fire burned in hills near Getty Center Drive in Brentwood, above the 405 and near the Getty Center.
- Why
- Officials said the fire was driven mainly by uphill terrain, with hot conditions but relatively limited wind.
- Fire name
- Getty Fire
- Approximate area burned
- 25 acres
- First reported
- Shortly after 4 p.m.
- Forward progress stopped
- About 6:15 p.m.
- Evacuation warnings
- Issued for two areas of Brentwood
- Getty Center status
- Closed and guests evacuated
- Aerial response
- A Chinook helicopter drew water from Stone Canyon Reservoir