A 5 Freeway crash sparked a small brush fire Saturday evening in Newhall, officials said.

Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle fully involved in flames on the southbound 5 Freeway near Lyons Avenue in Newhall, said Jeremy Stafford, dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“It sparked a small fire,” Stafford said.

The vehicle fire sparked a 15 by 15 spot fire, but crews were able to knock down the fire within five minutes, according to officials.

A SIG Alert has been issued for the No. 3, 4 and 5 lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway, closing the lanes until approximately 9 p.m., 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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