A late-night incident on November 23, 2024, led to a vehicle fire on the 101 Freeway near the 7th Street exit. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. when a new model Honda reportedly struck an object on the freeway, sparking a fire.
The driver managed to safely exit the highway and escaped unharmed. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) promptly responded to the scene, where firefighters extinguished flames that had fully engulfed the car’s front end.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Traffic in the area was briefly impacted as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.