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Business 80 reopens in Sacramento after 3-acre fire | Update

The northbound lanes of Business 80 reopened around 6 p.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Update:

Caltrans gave the all clear just after 7:30 p.m. for Business 80 near Exposition Boulevard after a fire temporarily stalled traffic on the roadway.

Original Story:

Part of Business 80 in Sacramento was temporarily closed due to fire burning near Cal Expo.

The Sacramento Fire Department said the vegetation fire grew to about three acres in size. A spokesperson said access to the area was difficult, but there are no injuries reported.

The California Highway Patrol said all traffic on north and south Business 80 was temporarily shut down at Exposition Boulevard due to the fire. However, Caltrans said the roadway has since reopened for northbound traffic. The southbound #3 lane is still closed to help with the firefight.

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