ROGUE RIVER, Ore. — A small afternoon fire slowed southbound traffic on I-5 between Rogue River and Grants Pass.
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District says the fire was one-fourth of an acre.
The fire burned down an embankment on the side of the southbound lanes, closing one lane for emergency vehicles.
ODF says a fire line was quickly established and firefighters will stay on the scene until the fire is completely out.
It says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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