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Downtown Connector reopens after car fire

Authorities responded to a car fire that temporarily blocked several southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Authorities responded to a car fire that temporarily blocked several southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector.
By Lauren Foreman
Nov 14, 2017

The Downtown Connector has reopened after a car fire prompted officials to shut down multiple southbound lanes during the lunch hour.

No one was injured in the incident, which occurred just past 14th Street, Atlanta fire Sgt. Cortez Stafford said.

Details about the fire were not released.

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The man said he took every precaution to avoid becoming a victim.

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