7-Acre Brush Fire Extinguished In Sepulveda Basin

LOS ANGELES, CA — Firefighters extinguished a 7-acre brush fire the broke out in the Sepulveda Basin Friday morning.

Los Angeles Fire Department air and ground crews responded to the fire, reported to be a quarter acre, at around 9:45 a.m., according to the LAFD.

At the time, the fire was reported to be burning light grass north of Burbank Boulevard near the intersection of Woodley Avenue, just west of the 405 Freeway.

The fire was "threatening more dense vegetation, including trees," the LAFD's Brian Humphrey said.

About 90 minutes later, authorities reported the fire had been extinguished.

"Despite 90°F+ ambient temperature and quick moving flames in volatile grass fanned by shifting 10 mph winds, a well-coordinated effort by LAFD ground and air units has held the fire to 7 acres of vegetation," Humphrey said.

"Firefighters will remain at scene into this afternoon, mopping up hotspots and completing a damp bare soil perimeter surrounding the burned area," he added.

No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.