A Castaic brush fire near the 5 Freeway Thursday has prompted a response from firefighters, officials said.

UPDATE: 11:25 a.m. — The No. 4 lane of the northbound 5 Freeway near Templin Highway is expected to remain closed for about 45 minutes, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The brush fire, dubbed the Fisher Fire, was reported around 11 a.m. Thursday on the northbound 5 Freeway, south of Templin Highway, said Sean Ferguson, a spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“The fire was held at a quarter acre,” Ferguson said.

A helicopter was able to have the majority of the fire extinguished with an airdrop prior to ground units arriving, according to Fire officials.

As of 11:15 a.m., the No. 4 lane is blocked on the northbound 5 Freeway near Templin Highway for an unknown duration, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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