Interstate 84 near Ontario fully reopen after wildfire closed the road Thursday

UPDATE: Interstate 84 is fully open in both directions Friday after a wildfire near the eastbound side of the interstate closed the road.

The fire is now 70% contained and burned around 600 acres, according to officials with the Vale Bureau of Land Management. Firefighters are still on scene and will continue to work on the fire.

Original: A wildfire has closed Interstate 84 near the Oregon, Idaho border Friday afternoon.

Oregon Department of Transportation officials said the interstate’s eastbound lanes are closed 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) east of Pendleton and into Ontario.

Officials said the westbound lanes are also closed between Ontario and Baker City.

Officials say crews are fighting the blaze but high winds are creating challenges.

Traffic was backed up on the interstate and officials were urging people to refrain from blindly following apps that could lead people onto unsuitable remote roads. No viable detours were available, officials said.

The closures could last several hours, officials said.

Travelers should continue to monitor TripCheck.com if driving through the area, or call 503-588-2941 for updates.

Smoke will be visible in the Treasure Valley, with air quality in the 'moderate' category, according to the Department of Environmental Quality.