Brush fire closes lanes on Interstate 84 in Plainville

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A brush fire between exits 32 and 33 on Interstate 84 in Plainville has left one lane open.

The Department of Transportation reported the incident around noon and, according to state police, the brush fire is affecting the sound barrier in the median.

Drivers may want to seek alternate routes as firefighters work to extinguish the flames.

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