India, April 25 -- A small brush fire broke out in Oceanside on Friday afternoon. The fire sent plumes of smoke across parts of North County before firefighters swiftly brought it under control.

The fire sparked just before 4:30 p.m. and was located near Oceanside Boulevard and Rancho del Oro Drive, close to the SoCal Sports Complex, according to NBC News.

Authorities confirmed that the fire spread across approximately 10 to 15 acres at its peak, briefly threatening nearby structures. The crews, however, halted the fire's forward progress within about 45 minutes.

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