Brush fire in Sepulveda Basin near 405 Freeway prompts road closures

ENCINO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A grass fire that broke out Friday evening in the Sepulveda Basin prompted road closures in the area, but there were no reports of any injuries or structure damage.

The fire, which burned about an acre, broke out just before 6 p.m. on the southeast corner of Burbank Boulevard and Woodley Avenue.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire was affected by southwest moderate to light winds between 10-15 mph. It's unclear what caused the fire.

Traffic closures

The eastbound and westbound lanes of Burbank Boulevard between Woodley Avenue and the 405 Freeway are closed until LAFD operations are complete.



The fire department said a series of "precise LAFD helicopter water drops" contained the perimeter, but work is still underway.

It's unclear when the roads will reopen. Drivers are being asked to use an alternate route.