"LIVERMORE - All eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 are closed in the Altamont Pass as crews work to extinguish a brush fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. Around 2:30 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on the highway east of North Flynn Road. The flames then spread to the hillside. All eastbound lanes remained shutdown as of 3:10 p.m., the CHP said. Motorists were urged to use alternative routes if possible. Check back for updates."
"All eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 are closed in the Altamont Pass as crews work to extinguish a brush fire, according to the California Highway Patrol."
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 in the Altamont Pass were closed while crews worked to extinguish a brush fire. A vehicle fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. on the highway east of North Flynn Road, and the flames spread to the hillside. The California Highway Patrol reported that all eastbound lanes remained shut down as of 3:10 p.m. Motorists were urged to use alternative routes if possible. Emergency crews continued fire suppression and traffic control efforts on scene. Further updates on roadway status and fire containment were to follow.
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