Update on Monday, May 14, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

Fire and police crews have extinguished the flames.

Original Story

Fire and police crews are responding to a brush fire near Highway 41 and Gettysburg Avenue in Fresno on Wednesday afternoon.

The fire, which stretches along the southbound lanes of Highway 41 from Gettysburg to Ashlan avenues, is producing heavy smoke and causing traffic disruptions in the area. Flames were burning close to the Ashlan Avenue exit as of 12:30 p.m.

Multiple fire engines and emergency responders are on the scene working to contain the fire. Motorists are advised of visibility concerns caused by thick smoke blanketing the highway.

There’s also a brush fire at Highway 180 and Peach Avenue, but crews are just about done putting it out.