NB lanes of US-59 reopen after crews contain large grass fire outside of Cleveland, Texas

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- All northbound lanes on US-59 near San Jacinto County have reopened after a large grass fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.

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According to the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out shortly after 7 p.m.
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Drivers were initially diverted to the southbound lanes of US-59 because of the wildfires that burned near Cleveland and Shepard, officials said.



The Texas Department of Transportation advised drivers to stay alert for detours.
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It was not elaborated on regarding the air quality, and a cause of the fire is not known at this time.