Traffic & Transit

Brush Fire Breaks Out Near 118 Freeway

Authorities responded to a brush fire near the state Route 118 Tuesday morning.

Authorities responded to a brush fire near the state Route 118 Tuesday morning, prompting a closure of the eastbound Sepulveda Boulevard offramp.
Authorities responded to a brush fire near the state Route 118 Tuesday morning, prompting a closure of the eastbound Sepulveda Boulevard offramp. (Emily Rahhal/Patch)

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Authorities put out a brush fire near the state Route 118, Ronald Reagan Freeway, Monday morning.

Authorities reopened the eastbound Sepulveda Boulevard offramp just 10 minutes after closing it. It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries or property damages.

Authorities reported the fire just after 9 a.m. and put it out in under 30 minutes. The fire started in an encampment, according to California Highway Patrol.

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