Grass fire halts eastbound I-40 near Brinkley

MONROE COUNTY, Ark. – A grass fire in eastern Arkansas has stopped traffic on Interstate 40 Monday afternoon.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the fire shortly after 4:30 p.m. near Exit 216, just north of Brinkley.

Smoke from the fire could be seen on the ARDOT iDriveArkansas cameras blanketing the roadway, dramatically reducing visibility.

As of 4:50 p.m., all eastbound lanes of I-40 were closed due to the smoke.

Fire crews have responded to the scene to attempt to put out the blaze.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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