[UPDATE 4:59 p.m.: Reopened] Northbound Hwy 101 Closed South of Hopland Due to Fire

A fire which started from a Nissan Altima pulling into the grass south of Hopland near the Green Bridge over the Russian River closed northbound Hwy 101 about 4:15 p.m. (The car may have been on fire when it pulled over about 3:46 p.m. That detail is unclear at this time.)

A CHP officer breathalyzed and handcuffed the driver. Reportedly, the glove compartment was full of cannabis.

Northbound traffic is being diverted from 101 onto Old River Road but southbound traffic is allowed through though traffic is moving slowly.

An ambulance was requested to respond to the scene. However, the CHP site isn’t indicating any injuries at this point.

Matt LaFever is live from the scene.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.

UPDATE 4:59 p.m.: According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, northbound Hwy 101 has reopened.