Fire crews battle brush fire near Victory and Balboa

2/4/2026 01:49 PM

Wildfire

Victory Blvd & Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91406

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire near Victory Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard in the Lake Balboa area. The blaze covered approximately half an acre of heavy brush and was driven by wind conditions. Crews established command at the site under the designation Balboa IC and coordinated additional units including helicopters and heavy equipment to control the situation. No immediate exposures were threatened, and progress was reported as slow.