Fire Near Eastbound 168 Shuts Down Traffic

A brush fire damaged a large section of land directly near the 168 highway on Monday afternoon. (Photo J.T. Gomez, Clovis Roundup)

June 12, 2023 – Motorists were advised of expected delays on Monday afternoon after a brush fire raged just off Herndon near the 168 highway.

The brush fire began at around 1 PM. 

Although there were no reported injuries, a significant portion of land was affected by the fire and traffic was diverted.

There was at least one business along with residents from a nearby apartment complex and several homes who had to be evacuated due to the fire. 

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