Multiple grass fires cause westbound Northwest Expressway lane to shut down in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A westbound Northwest Expressway lane is closed as Oklahoma City firefighters battle numerous nearby grassfires.

Northwest Expressway's right westbound lane between Piedmont and Richland roads is closed because of the multiple grassfires burning along the multi-mile stretch, according to Oklahoma City Fire Department officials.

The lane was shutdown at around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday.

The right lane of westbound Northwest Expressway between Piedmont Road and Richland Road will be shut down due to numerous grass fires along that multi-mile stretch! 2:50 pm pic.twitter.com/m2pJSpgb8X

— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) September 1, 2021