Grass fire closes part of central Alberta highway

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A grass fire has closed part of a central Alberta highway on Saturday afternoon.

Mounties in Sundre, Alta., say Highway 587 between Range Road 43 and 45 was closed until further notice.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area. If travel is necessary, RCMP ask people to listen to instructions given by officers in the area.

An update is expected when the highway reopens.