Recent Emergency Events in Chatsworth

Recent Emergency Events in Chatsworth

Wildfires & Fire-Related Incidents

• February 2025: Brush fire near Chatsworth Reservoir, suspected arson. Rapid resident and fire department response prevented major spread; suspect apprehended and charged with felony arson.

• May 2022: Major Emergency brushfire near the 118 Freeway and Porter Ranch Drive, driven by high winds. Stopped at 7 acres, no structures lost.

• February 2025: Local team and community prioritized rapid communication and safety protocols during multiple wildfire warnings and red flag days.

Flood and Rain Events

• January 2023: Massive sinkhole from heavy rain on Iverson Road: 2 cars and 4 people trapped, dramatic rescues by LAFD; storms caused related flooding, mudslides, and street closures throughout Chatsworth.

• 2023-2025: Several flash flood warnings and localized flooding, including events causing damage to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, particularly after storms or damaged water mains.

Earthquakes and Seismic Risk

• While there haven't been recent major quakes in Chatsworth, the area remains at risk due to proximity to the San Andreas and Santa Susana faults. Local and regional emergency services actively promote earthquake readiness.

Other Emergencies

• July 2025: Large hazardous materials incident at a Chatsworth commercial site led to evacuation of 70 people. No injuries reported.

• 2024-2025: Structure fires, vehicular crashes resulting in power outages, and occasional hazardous releases have all required significant emergency response in the community over the past year.

Summary Table: Notable Recent Incidents

Date	Event	Impact/Response
Feb 2025	Brush Fire, Reservoir Area	Felony arson, fast containment, suspect caught
Jan 2023	Sinkhole, Flood	4 rescued, infrastructure damage, street closures
May 2022	Major Brushfire	7 acres burned, no loss of homes
Jul 2025	Hazmat Evacuation	70 people evacuated, no injuries
2023–2025	Multiple Floods/Flash Floods	Home/roadway damage throughout community
Ongoing	Power Outages, Heat Waves	Rolling blackouts, cooling center advisories

For personalized mapping and up-to-date alerts:

• Use Cal OES’s MyHazards Map for hazards at your specific address.

• Check local fire zones and evacuation maps at LAFD and LA County Wildfire GIS.

Chatsworth's emergency history underscores the importance of preparing for wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and extreme weather, with coordinated community response p