Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima Friday night.
The blaze was reported around 5:30 p.m. on a hillside near the 12500 block of West Chanute Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The half-acre grass fire was burning between Whiteman Air Park and homes along Chanute Street and Empire Drive.
Sky5 captured residents hosing down the hillside before fire crews arrived at the scene shortly. Firefighters made their way up the hillside and into heavier brush while securing hose lines near Airpark Way to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA) 
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA) 
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA) 
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA) 
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA) 
Firefighters battled a grass fire that ignited on a hillside near homes in Pacoima on July 11, 2025. (KTLA)
The fire expanded to about three acres before all forward progress was stopped around 6:45 p.m.
“A drone team has been requested for aerial reconnaissance as companies remain on scene to mop up hotspots and fully contain the burn area,” LAFD said.
The winds remained calm and despite the proximity to homes, no structures were immediately threatened. No injuries to firefighters were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This developing story will be updated.
