Brush Fire Along I-805 Slowing Traffic Along H Street

A brush fire burning along Interstate 805 at H Street caused traffic backup in the area.

The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. and burned around two acres, according to the Chula Vista Fire Department. Forward rate of spread was stopped at around 4:30 p.m.

Westbound lanes of H Street, including the onramp to northbound I-805, are expected to be closed for a couple of hours, according to CVFD.

A cause has not been determined, and no injuries were reported.

Crews from the San Diego, National City and San Miguel fire departments are also at the scene.

No other information was available.