Reno Fire says a small brush fire that broke out late Thursday night was caused by illegal fireworks. 

It's actually the second time a fire was sparked by illegal fireworks on the same night. 

The half-acre fire broke out on Selmi Dr. near Clear Acre Ln. in Reno around 10 p.m. 

Crews worked fast to put out the fire before it spread to nearby houses. 

A fence was damaged. 

The Reno Fire Department (RFD) would like to remind residents that the use of any fireworks in Reno and Washoe County are illegal, and unsafe.