India, Aug. 8 -- Interstate 5 was closed in both directions near Gorman, California, Friday as the fast-moving Ridge Fire burned near the major highway. The brush fire caused smoke to spread across the area and disrupting travel.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall and Fort Tejon offices reported the closure on Friday afternoon. At about 4:15 p.m. PDT, CHP said northbound and southbound I-5 traffic was being turned around because of the fire and smoke.

According to their social media post, the northbound traffic was being turned around at Smokey Bear Road, while southbound vehicles were being turned around at Frazier Mountain Park Road. CHP said there was no estimated reopening time and advised drivers to use an alternate route....