Grass Fire Along I-5, South of Ashland

California Highway Patrol Closes Lanes

Update: Fire Contained

Ashland, Ore. — A grass fire is burning along Interstate 5, south of Ashland, Oregon. The California Highway Patrol has closed all southbound lanes of I-5 at milepost 10.5.

The fire started at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The fire is burning in dry grass and brush. The flames are being fanned by strong winds, which is making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze.

• As of 5:00 p.m., the fire has burned approximately 20 acres.
• No structures have been damaged, and no injuries have been reported.
• The California Highway Patrol is asking drivers to avoid the area.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is responding to the fire. Firefighters are using air tankers and ground crews to fight the blaze.

The fire is expected to be contained by 8:00 p.m. tonight.

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For the latest information on the fire, please visit the Cal Fire website or follow Cal Fire on social media.