Vehicle fire sparks grass fire on I-25 near Midwest, blocking traffic both directions

Vehicle fire sparks grass fire on I-25 near Midwest, blocking traffic both directions

CASPER, Wyo. — Authorities say a vehicle fire south of Midwest is blocking Interstate 25 traffic in both directions on Tuesday. Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kiera Hett told Oil City News that semi fire has spread to the grass, and both directions are closed. Multiple firefighting agencies are responding. WYDOT and NCSO place the incident at mile post 216, a few miles north of the exit onto Highway 259 to Midwest. So…