The Long Island Expressway's westbound lanes at Exit 69 have been reopened, following closures while firefighters fought a brush fire, according to police and fire officials.

The fire, a quarter mile east of the expressway's interchange with William Floyd Parkway, was burning in the median and encroaching on the road there.

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The Long Island Expressway's westbound lanes at Exit 69 have been reopened, following closures while firefighters fought a brush fire, according to police and fire officials.

The fire, a quarter mile east of the expressway's interchange with William Floyd Parkway, was burning in the median and encroaching on the road there.

A Suffolk County Fire and Rescue Services spokesman said the fire will be contained by the units on scene.

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