Main road temporarily closes due to wildfire smoke

Smoke from a wildfire in a field forced the temporary closure of a main road near Okehampton in Devon.

The eastbound carriageway of the A30 was closed between the A382 junction at Whiddon Down to Woodleigh Junction at Cheriton Bishop, traffic website Inrix reported.

Authorities reported thick smoke from the blaze was drifting across the road, creating hazardous driving conditions.

National Highways said on X both carriageways had since been reopened and thanked drivers for their patience.

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