Crime & Safety

Brush Fires Along I-95 In East Greenwich Causing Traffic Delays

The cause of the fires is unknown at this time.

Brush fires along I-95 in East Greenwich are causing major traffic delays.
Brush fires along I-95 in East Greenwich are causing major traffic delays. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

EAST GREENWICH, RI — Fire officials are working to extinguish several brush fires along I-95 South in East Greenwich, reported WPRI.

The fires started early Thursday afternoon near Exit 5A.

The area is reportedly very smoky and continuing to cause traffic delays.

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The cause of the fires is unknown and remains under investigation by Rhode Island State Police.

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