Crime & Safety

PVDW Reopens After Small Brush Fire

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is at the scene and the brush fire is contained, officials said.

Palos Verdes Drive West from Via Corta to Via Montemar in Palos Verdes Estates has reopened after a small brush fire, according to a notice from the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department was at the scene near Malaga Cove and had the fire contained, police said. 

The brush fire broke out early Tuesday evening in the 500 block of Palos Verdes Drive West.

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Police closed Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Corta and Via Montemar before 5:45 p.m. because of the fire. It was reopened by 7:30 p.m.


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