Several fires broke out this morning next to the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive.
The fires were burning near the right shoulder of the northbound freeway, and firefighters were on scene.
No homes were immediately threatened, but the northbound traffic lanes were closed for about half an hour, causing a significant backup, officials said.
It’s unclear what caused the fires, but the Los Angeles Fire Department said the blazes had been brought under control by about 11:45 a.m.
–Amina Khan
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