A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Venice Pier.

Fire crews responded around 4:45 a.m. and put the flames out quickly.

Fire department officials say trash under the pier along with a homeless encampment may have caused the fire.

A city official tells FOX 11 the pier may be closed for several weeks.

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