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Fire restricts freeway traffic near Salem

By the Albany Democrat-Herald | Posted: Saturday, July 4, 2009 12:00 am

SALEM - Oregon State Police reported traffic on Interstate 5 northbound near the Enchanted Forest on Saturday evening was restricted to one lane following a motor home fire.

The fire was reported at 6:21 p.m. near milepost 247, south of Salem. Jefferson firefighters and OSP troopers from Salem and Albany responded.

The fire reportedly spread from the motor home to a grassy section along the freeway but was brought under control within minutes.