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Section of Highway 52 west reopens after large fire and smoke in the area

A section of Highway 52 in Chicot County has now reopened after a fire in the area caused lots of smoke and impacted visibility.
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ARKANSAS, USA — Update: As of 7:12 p.m., a section of Highway 52 has now reopened.

All lanes of Highway 52 in Chicot County are currently closed due to a fire in the area.

According to ARDOT reports, there is a nearby fire that is out of control and it is causing little to no visibility along the highway and nearby areas.

Officials say that until the smoke clears, drivers should take Highway 8 as a detour.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

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We will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. 

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