Delays build on I-20 after stolen car catches fire

A stolen car caught fire and led to westbound delays on I-20 Wednesday in Rockdale County.

The incident shut down all lanes on I-20 at West Avenue about 6 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

All lanes reopened just before 7:15 a.m., and traffic cleared by 9 a.m., traffic reporter Mark Arum said.

Rockdale Co: Vehicle fire CLEARED I-20/wb at West Ave (Exit 80). All lanes are now open. Lingering delays remain. #ATLtraffic
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) November 23, 2016

It was not immediately clear how the car caught fire. No details were released.

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