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SB I-5 back open after brush fire in Thurston County

A brush fire temporarily forced the closure of all lanes near State Route 12 Thursday evening.
Credit: WSDOT
A brush fire along I-5 near Grand Mound.

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Southbound Interstate 5 near state Route 12 in Thurston County near Grand Mound is back open after it was temporarily closed due to a brush fire.

All lanes were blocked around 7 p.m. The northbound lanes reopened around 7:30 p.m, with the southbound lanes reopening around 8:45 p.m.

Washington state Trooper Robert Reyer tweeted there was a two-mile backup due to the closure, however, cars have begun moving again.

It's unclear how large the fire is or how it started.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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