Grasshopper Fire forces Highway 35 closure as flames move toward roadway.
Highway 35 is closed near Mount Hood as the Grasshopper Fire moves toward the roadway and shuts down nearby recreation areas.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedHighway 35 around Mount Hood is closed in both directions between Bennett Pass Snow Park and Baseline Road due to the Grasshopper Fire. Officials urge drivers to check road conditions via TripCheck, avoid pulling over into dry grass, and prepare for changing smoke and fire conditions as crews work to contain the blaze before winds increase on Saturday.