Loop 202 in Tempe reopened after firefighters extinguish brush fire

TEMPE, Ariz. - A brush fire sparked next to the eastbound lanes of Loop 202 in Tempe, sending heavy smoke over the area Sunday night.

The right two lanes of Loop 202 eastbound near McClintock Drive have been reopened.

Firefighters were able to get the flames under control at around 9:30 p.m. 

No information was released on what caused the fire.

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