Grass fire temporarily forced lane closure on I-580 in Dublin, fire now extinguished

CHP issued a sig alert due to a grass fire near eastbound I-580 at I-680 in Dublin. Authorities said thick smoke is causing low visibility.A grass fire near I-580 forced the California Highway Patrol in Dublin to issue a Sigalert Tuesday morning and temporarily close a couple lanes of traffic.

All lanes are now open, and the fire is extinguished. A CHP officer at the scene told KTVU that the fire was started in a homeless encampment in a drainage system under I-580 eastbound. The lane closures began Tuesday morning around 6:20 a.m. on eastbound I-580 at Hopyard Road, the CHP said in a tweet. Traffic in the area was minimal as of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

CHP investigates possible road rage shooting on San Francisco freewayThe California Highway Patrol is investigating a possible road rage shooting incident that took place on a San Francisco highway Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Source: KTVU - 🏆 465. / 53 Read more »

Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 75 in Plano dies, police sayA pedestrian's body was found on U.S. Highway 75 in Plano, Texas, near Parker Road early Sunday. Police said the victim was struck by multiple vehicles.
Source: dallasnews - 🏆 18. / 71 Read more »

2 people dead after multi-vehicle crash in Spanish Fork Canyon; Highway closedTwo people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon, and the road has been closed in both directions. UPDATE: It is now confirmed that two people were killed in this crash.
Source: fox13 - 🏆 550. / 51 Read more »

Overturned tanker carrying ammonium nitrate causes evacuations on Maryland highwayMaryland State Police (MDSP) is at the scene of an overturned tanker truck on Interstate 81 in Hagerstown, Maryland, according to the agency Monday morning.
Source: News4SA - 🏆 251. / 63 Read more »

Florida Highway Patrol cracking down on DUI’s over July Fourth weekendFourth of July is right around the corner and that means more people will be on the roads headed to our beach.
Source: WTVYNews4 - 🏆 590. / 51 Read more »

Federal Highway Administration approves Manhattan congestion pricing planUPDATE: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy hires lawyers to explore legal options against New York's congestion pricing plan. The feds approved the plan on Monday, setting off heated reactions. DBrennanTV reports.
Source: CBSNewYork - 🏆 268. / 63 Read more »