Fires cause closure of roads in Oregon

Fires cause closure of roads in Oregon

A fire continued to expand in Hood River, Oregon, in the US on Monday, burning some 4,800 acres.

A fire continued to expand in Hood River, Oregon, in the US on Monday, burning some 4,800 acres.

The fire has caused the closure of Interstate 84 (I-84).

The Oregon Department of Transportation said visibility was poor due to the heavy smoke and that the fire is getting closer to the road.

An air quality warning had been issued.