UPDATE: 1 lane of I-82 reopens near Benton City

Firefighters from several agencies around the Tri-Cities on Thursday were still mopping up the remains of a wildfire that closed part of Interstate 82 for hours.

Traffic was halted at 1:25 p.m., according to Benton County Fire District 2, around exit 93 near Yakitat Road. An eastbound lane later reopened.

Firefighters from Benton Fire 2 were joined by Benton Fire 1 and West Benton Fire & Rescue at the blaze near the 17000 block of West Yakitat Place.

The wildfire threatened at least one mobile home, officials said.

Amanda Vann, a witness in the area, said the fire passed two homes and was being driven by about 20 mph winds.

The fire is under control, fire officials.

The smoke was visible from the Benton Fire 2's parking lot.

This story was originally published June 28, 2018 at 12:58 PM.