I-280 in San Jose reopened following downed power lines, fire activity

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol said late Saturday afternoon that Interstate 280 in San Jose is shut down in both directions while firefighters work to extinguish a fire in the area near Lawrence Expressway.

Traffic in both directions is being diverted off the freeway at Lawrence Expressway. The CHP has issued a Sig-alert for the area.

Santa Clara police say there are downed power lines in the area.

The fire was reported shortly before 4 p.m.

There are no further details at this time.