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10 Freeway reopens after fire closed lanes through Santa Monica

By Tony Kurzweil,

1 days ago

The eastbound 10 Freeway reopened after being closed for several hours through the Santa Monica area when a fire erupted Wednesday morning.

The freeway was initially closed in both directions between the McClure Tunnel and 20th Street due to the fire, the City of Santa Monica stated in a news alert around 7:45 a.m.

Lincoln Boulevard was also closed in both directions at Olympic Boulevard.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2e04z0_0w9D5h3j00 — A fire is seen burning near the 10 Freeway in Santa Monica. (Citizen)

The California Highway Patrol later issued a SigAlert indicating that all eastbound lanes would remain closed around 8:30 a.m.

The closure was lifted and the freeway was reopened by 10:30 a.m.

No information regarding a possible cause of the fire has been released.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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Lena Allison

1d ago

I’m sure they have NO IDEA how a fire started.

Melanie Martin

1d ago

Turn a blind eye to the encampments and illegal dumping.

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