I-580 reopened at Altamont Pass after brush fire

Friday, July 10, 2020
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A brush fire temporarily closed all lanes of I-580 at the Altamont Pass early Friday morning.

The two-alarm fire happened after a crash along eastbound lanes. The fire quickly spread throughout nearby vegetation due to high winds in the area. At one point, the fire jumped the freeway.

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The crash happened just before midnight and all lanes reopened around 4:30 a.m.

The CHP has not released information on possible injuries to the driver. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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