Brush fire burns next to Highway 168 at Shaw Avenue in Fresno

A brush fire next to Highway 168 at Shaw Avenue in Fresno sent up thick clouds of smoke Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were in the process of extinguishing the fire, which slowed traffic on the highway and led to an offramp closure.

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This story was originally published June 11, 2016 at 2:57 PM with the headline "Brush fire burns next to Highway 168 at Shaw Avenue in Fresno."