Jefferson County: Highway 18 shut down for hours while officials battle brush fire

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- A brush fire in Jefferson caused Highway 18 to be shut down for hours on Saturday, April 7.

A FOX6 employee shared a photo from the scene, in the area of Highway 18 and County Y, showing smoke billowing into the air.

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The highway has since reopened.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, there have been no reports of any injuries or any damage to structures in the area.