Crews control wildfire along westbound I-80 near Hercules

HERCULES (CBS SF) – Fire crews took down a grass fire that sparked along I-80 near Hercules, creating traffic issues on the westbound side of the freeway Monday morning, according to local fire officials.

The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department first tweeted about the blaze at 9:43 a.m., sharing a video of smoke along the freeway.

Around 10:12 a.m., the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department noted that crews had the fire under control. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department was assisting.

It was unclear Monday morning what caused the blaze.