WATCH: Brush Fire In Newport Beach; Smoke Forces Students Indoors

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A small brush fire broke out near a school in Newport Beach Thursday, but firefighters had it swiftly handled, authorities say. The Eastbluff Elementary School students were told to stay indoors due to smoke, Jennifer Manzella of the Newport Beach Police Department said. Firefighters remained on scene to mop up the hotspots and ensure the fire was fully doused.

"Nearly 40 firefighters responded quickly and attacked the fire that was approximately 1 acre in size, holding the fire to the area of origin, a Newport Beach Fire Department spokesperson said. No structures were damaged.

The one-acre fire started for unknown reasons just before 1:45 p.m. at Vista Grande near Vista del Oro, according to Manzella.

"The nearby school that was being affected by the smoke, so the students were asked to stay inside," she said.

The fire was "mostly contained" by 2:20 p.m., Manzella said, and no structural damage was reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Orange County Fire Authority sent a helicopter and two engines to help battle the blaze, and Costa Mesa fire assisted as well, NBFD said.

Photo Renee Schiavone, Patch