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.
For live traffic updates, please click here.
We will update with more information as soon as it becomes available.