Skirball Fire Destroys Homes Near Bel-Air

Drivers along Interstate 405 in Bel Air faced with a dangerous commute on December 6, after the Skirball Fire started along the road. By 9:40am, the fire grew to roughly 150 acres and multiple homes were destroyed, the Los Angeles Times reported.Early Wednesday, fire crews had to completely shut down both lanes of the freeway due to the blaze. At 9am, the southbound lane was able to be reopened but the northbound lane remained closed as firefighters worked to combat the fire.Fire officials told LA Times reporters the fire was being fueled by 25 mph Santa Ana winds, and “would likely grow.” Credit: Twitter/WLV_investor via Storyful