Fire scorched at least four acres of brush and caused a partial closure of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in the Chatsworth area Tuesday.
The fire was initially reported to be burning in about a quarter-acre of brush about 1:30 p.m. near the 11100 block of North De Soto Ave., according to the LA Fire Department.
The fire grew to between four and five acres by about 2:40 p.m., prompting authorities to shut down the westbound lanes of the Ronald Reagan Freeway at North De Soto Avenue as firefighting efforts were conducted.
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Crews managed to fully contain the fire by about 3:45 p.m., but were still working to extinguish the flames late Tuesday afternoon.
Human remains were found while firefighters were working on the fire, according to Captain Erik Scott the LA City Fire PIO.
At this time the remains do not seem to be connected to the fire. The LA County Coroner's Office will be leading an investigation to determine the cause of death.
No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged in the fire.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
