Gwinnett Fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge said firefighters responded to a brush fire reported around 1 p.m. by passing motorists along I-85 southbound just north of Highway 20.
"Right now the cause of the fire has not been determined," Rutledge said. "We estimate approximately one and a half to two acres were involved."
Rutlege said the fire was under control by 2 p.m. and the Georgia Forestry was called to cut a fire break around the immediate area.
He said the blaze spread quickly due to steady winds and dry brush conditions.
"Today is a no burn day in Gwinnett County due to red flag warnings by the Georgia Forestry Commission," he said.
Rutledge said no injuries and no immediate exposure hazards were reported.
Brush fire near Buford closes one lane of I-85
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