The Newhall Fire broke out Thursday morning off the I-5 Freeway in Newhall, prompting a response from firefighters, officials said.
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UPDATE (10:43 a.m.): The fire has been confirmed stopped at an eighth of an acre, according to Fire officials. The fire took place between the truck lanes and the major lanes of the northbound 5 freeway. Firefighters remain on scene in order to mop up and prevent any reignition.
Original Story: Around 10:05 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of the brush fire on the northbound 5 Freeway near the 14 Freeway interchange, said Marvin Lim, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
As of 10:15 a.m., the fire is an eighth of an acre, according to officials.
“The fire is between two roads and is not threatening anything,” Lim said.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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