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'Pacific Fire' threatens structures, forces closures on I-80 in Tooele Co.

Posted at 3:45 PM, Jun 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-04 19:09:49-04

TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — Officials closed part of I-80 in Tooele County after a new wildfire started Thursday afternoon.

The "Pacific Fire" is burning near mile marker 55 and is threatening structures, according to Utah Fire Info.

The fire has burned an estimated 255 acres. Its cause is unknown.

UDOT reported that all lanes of I-80 reopened by 4:43 p.m.

Watch FOX 13 for updates.