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Published: 2013-03-15 15:02:00
Updated: 2013-03-15 17:57:45

Posted: March 15

Woods fire clogs traffic on I-40W in Johnston County

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Smithfield, N.C. — Traffic backed up Friday afternoon along westbound Interstate 40 in Johnston County as authorities battled a large woods fire.

Both lanes were closed for a time near Exit 319, but the road completely reopened about 6 p.m.

According to Johnston County officials, the fire was covering about 20 to 25 acres when six fire departments and the North Carolina Forestry Deparment responded. 

More information on what caused the blaze was not immediately available.

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When I went through there around 4:30, there was a wreck in the east bound lane. Some had rear ended and a VW and it looked totaled. Probably rubber necking the fire.
zacksmill
March 15, 2013 5:59 p.m.
probably started from a motorist cigarette.
Click to view my profile mfarmer1
March 15, 2013 4:12 p.m.
It is just before you get to 210 @ McGee's Crossroads...
Click to view my profile October lover
March 15, 2013 3:35 p.m.
where exactly on 40 W is this? anyone know about what exit?
caniacman
March 15, 2013 3:29 p.m.
And some say we're not in a drought any longer. *smh*
Obamacare rises
March 15, 2013 3:26 p.m.
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