A brush fire was reported near Interstate 5 near North Game Farm Road

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 5:35 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames in the area, according to a statement from the fire department. When they arrived, they were confronted with a half-acre fire caused by wind.

The Coburg Fire District is assisting with the operation. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area during the operation.

It was the second major brush fire local crews had faced in less than 24 hours, with a similar-sized blaze breaking out just after midnight atop Skinner Butte. Fireworks were likely the cause.