Northbound I-5 was closed near Arlington due to brush fires, causing driver detours.
ARLINGTON, Wash. — Northbound Interstate 5 is back open near Arlington after crews responded to multiple brush fires on Monday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
As of Monday night, the fires are about 90% contained, according to North County Fire Chief Dave Krasky.
Firefighters are looking into two possible causes: carbon discharge from a semi truck or a car part dragging on the roadway. Officials do not believe they were set intentionally.
About 50 firefighters from seven different fire departments and the Washington Department of Natural Resources worked quickly to contain the
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