Brush Fire Closes I-395 in Thompson

A brush fire closed the northbound lanes of I-395 in Thompson Monday afternoon.

A truck containing cardboard caught fire by exit 97 and the flames spread to the woods bordering the highway, according to state police.

The highway was shut down for hours while fire crews battled the blaze.

The fire was put out just before 6 p.m., police said.

There are no injuries.

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