THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Both directions of Interstate 5 near state Route 12 in Thurston County were shut down due to a brush fire, according to the Washington State Patrol.
However, since WSP’s first tweet at 7 p.m., the northbound lanes were reopened at around 7:30 p.m.
The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted that there is no estimated time on when the fire will be cleared.
It is not yet known what caused the fire or how many acres burned.
Initially, drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.
🚨 HEADS UP! 🚨
— WSDOT SW (@wsdot_sw) August 26, 2022
Both directions of I-5 near US 12/Grand Mound just north of MP 88, are CLOSED due to fire.
There's no ETA for clearing the fire, PLEASE avoid the area if possible and expect delays. https://t.co/rb3Ol1lAv4
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