Small Vegetation Fire Reported In Van Nuys

VAN NUYS (CBSLA.com) A small vegetation fire -- about one acre -- has been reported in Van Nuys.

Sky9's Stu Mundel said firefighters quickly had it contained  quickly.

The fire was first reported around 4:30 p.m. near Balboa, close to the 405 Freeway.

Traffic was not being affected by the blaze, Mundel reported.

Investigators on scene said the fire was likely caused by the crash of a model airplane.

Firefighters are letting the small fire burn itself out.

No homes or structures are threatened, authorities said.

In:
• 405 Freeway
• Van Nuys