Crews battle brush fire in Seal Beach near the 405-605 interchange • Long Beach Post News

Orange County and Long Beach fire crews were fighting a brush fire Thursday afternoon near the interchange between the 405 and 605 freeways.

Dozens of units were assigned to the blaze, which started a little after 1 p.m., according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

A spokesperson couldn’t immediately provide details on how large the fire was, but he said the flames’ forward progress had been stopped as of about 2 p.m.

Multiple freeway lanes were closed as crews battled the fire.

Much of Southern California is currently under a red-flag warning for elevated fire danger from low humidity and gusty Santa Ana winds.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated.

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Crews are currently battling a brush fire near the 405-605 interchange in Seal Beach. The fire broke out earlier today and has quickly spread, prompting a response from multiple fire departments.

The blaze is burning in a remote area near the interchange, making access difficult for firefighters. Helicopters have been called in to assist in extinguishing the flames from above.

Traffic in the area has been impacted by the fire, with some lanes on the 405 and 605 freeways closed as crews work to contain the blaze. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

No structures are currently threatened by the fire, and there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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