Barnes County, ND – A fire in a cornfield caused a temporary closure of ND Highway 1 Thursday evening, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The closure occurred near mile markers 57–58 and lasted roughly one hour before the road was reopened around 7:22 p.m.
According to officials, the fire started around 6:40 p.m. in an unharvested cornfield and created heavy smoke that reduced visibility for drivers. Authorities shut down both lanes of ND Highway 1 as a precaution while emergency crews worked to manage the blaze and clear the area.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol confirmed that the closure lasted approximately 30 to 60 minutes before the highway was deemed safe for travel again. No injuries or vehicle damage have been reported at this time.
Drivers were urged to use caution and remain alert for lingering smoke in the area as fire crews continued monitoring for flare-ups late into the evening.
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