Pickup catches fire in Santee, causes brush fire

FILE A California Highway Patrol cruiser Chris Stone A pickup caught fire Monday morning on a highway in Santee prompting lane closures and sparking a small brush fire executives commented The fire occurred at around a m Monday on State Highway when flames erupted from the back of the truck according to the California Highway Patrol Authorities noted the driver pulled over to the right shoulder of the roadway where flames spread to nearby brush Crews were able to extinguish the majority of the fire in less than an hour The condition of the driver was unavailable but no injuries were instantly broadcasted The cause of the fire was unclear