Small brush fire briefly closes westbound 10 Freeway in Santa Monica
A small brush fire briefly closed all westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway in Santa Monica on Tuesday.
The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. near the Annenberg Community Beach House on Pacific Coast Highway, prompting authorities to close the westbound 10 Freeway at Lincoln Boulevard to free up access for first responders, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Traffic was temporarily diverted off the freeway and around the fire until the flames were extinguished a short time later.
The CHP initially said the closure was expected to last about an hour, but all lanes were reopened before 2 p.m.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
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