Crews battling grass fire near Highway 145 in Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Crews are presently battling a ample writer occurrence successful Madera County. Smoke is disposable from respective surrounding communities.

The occurrence started conscionable earlier 1 p.m. Friday disconnected of Highway 145, conscionable eastbound of Highway 41.

The flames person burned astatine slightest 80 acres, but crews are making advancement with astir 60 percent containment.

Highway 145 is closed successful some directions but is expected to reopen wrong the adjacent hour.

There are nary structures threatened astatine this time, but visibility is limited.

Drivers are advised to find an alternate route.

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