Firefighters in Richmond quickly contained a brush fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near several homes and I-80.
Shortly before 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the area of Richmond Parkway and Blume Drive, near the interchange with Interstate 80. The fire closed the westbound I-80 off-ramp.
Fire officials announced the closure around 1:40 p.m. and asked motorists to avoid the area and take alternate routes. Officials also contacted the CHP for assistance in closing the exit.
The fire burned several acres and threatened structures in the area before crews could contain it.
Firefighters remained on scene Thursday afternoon. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
