The northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 110 in Augusta were briefly closed Friday afternoon while Augusta fire crews extinguished a brush fire.

The fire was reported around 3:45 p.m. in the woods off the side of the road. Both lanes were closed for a few minutes but one was reopened shortly after as the blaze was brought under control. Both lanes were reopened by 4:50 p.m.

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PRECAUTIONS: Traffic backs up on northbound Interstate 95 between exits 109 and 112 Friday as firefighters worked to extinguish a brush fire. Staff photo by Joe Phelan

Crews called for an engine and a tanker from Belgrade.