Car fire sparks brush fire on I-82 near MP 16 in Yakima County

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YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.- On Sunday, July 7, a car caught fire in the median on I-82 near MP 16, causing a brush fire.

According to the Yakima Training Center, the car caught fire in the median between two lanes, causing a brush fire. Crews responded around 3:20 p.m.

The fire burned over 10 acres before crews were able to contain the fire with air support just after 4 p.m.

Crews will remain on scene to mop up and monitor the situation.

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