Emergency crews have put out a large brush fire burning near Route 8 in Beacon Falls, according to the fire department.
The right lane on the northbound side of Route 8 was closed between exits 24 and 25 due to smoke conditions caused by the fire's proximity to the highway.
The lane was blocked off around 3:30 p.m. and was shut down until just after 5 p.m., when the fire was completely snuffed out, police said.
Beacon Hills fire officials said the company called in mutual aid.
