A semitruck engulfed in flames caused a half-acre brush fire in Mission Hills Tuesday evening.
Firefighters responded at approximately 6:55 p.m. Tuesday to the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway after receiving reports of a semitruck that was on fire, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The fire spread to nearby brush, burning approximately a half-acre of vegetation before firefighters contained the blaze at 8:05 p.m., fire officials said.
No firefighters sustained any injuries while battling the flames.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.