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Where is the fiery Atlanta I-85 bridge collapse?

A bridge on I-85 northbound just south of Ga. 400 collapsed about 7 p.m. Thursday as crews were battling a massive fire.
March 31, 2017

Around 7 p.m. Thursday, crews were battling a massive fire on I-85 northbound just south of Ga. 400 when a section of the highway collapsed, officials said.

Fire officials extinguished it on Thursday night after it burned for more than an hour, fire officials said.

» RELATED: 5 things to know about the fiery I-85 bridge collapse

According to Atlanta fire spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford, the fire was on a bridge — I-85 northbound just south of Ga. 400 near Piedmont Road.

If you’re on the road, the Google Map below shows the I-85 and Buford Spring Connector entrances and exits marked for closures.

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Keep an eye on GDOT feeds and Google/Waze for additional reports.

MARTA is also an option for those trying to head home.

Spokesman Eric Burton said all MARTA trains are running as normal and have not been affected by the fire.

“MARTA seems like your best bet to get out of the city,” Burton said.

» PHOTOS: Atlanta I-85 fire -- Highway bridge collapses near Piedmont Road

A large fire has collapsed a section of I-85 in Atlanta. (WSB/Cox Media Group)

Credit: WSB/Cox Media Group

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Credit: WSB/Cox Media Group

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