<br /> <p>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.</a></p><p>Early Wednesday, fire crews had to completely shut down both lanes</a> 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.</p><p>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</p><br />
