A tractor-trailer that caught on fire Tuesday on I-20 blocked westbound lanes just outside of I-285 for hours.
Several firefighters and police officers were called to the scene near Fulton Industrial Boulevard, just outside of the Perimeter west of Atlanta, shortly before 6 p.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Lanes fully reopened around 9:30 p.m. after delays in the area and on I-285.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, the Georgia State Patrol said Wednesday morning. The Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division responded to the scene.
According to footage from the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center, the cabin appeared to be in flames and smoke was rising from the back. The tractor was fully involved while in the divider area of the interstate, and the trailer, which was carrying tissue paper, also caught on fire, the GSP said.
“All lanes were closed for approximately two hours while firefighters extinguished the fire,” the state agency added.
RED ALERT remains says @DougTurnbull in the #SkyCopter over this Tractor Trailer Fire on I-20/wb at Fulton Industrial Blvd. (exit 49). All lanes are shut down. Avoid. Use Hwy 78. Stay w/@wsbradio for updates @wsbtv #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/ELp2AIaN0r
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) December 12, 2023
Both Fulton and Cobb County police helped with traffic control at the scene, according to the GSP. No injuries were reported.
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