Car fire blocks I-20 West in Almon 

Car fire blocks I-20 West in Almon 

ALMON, GA – Officials blocked a right lane on westbound I-20, west of Almon Road, due to a car fire reported at 3:49 p.m. Friday. 

According to an X post from Triple Team Traffic, drivers are still advised to use Highway 278 as an alternative route. 

⚠️Car fire leaves only the right lane open on I-20/wb west of Almon Road (exit 88). Use Hwy 278 into Covington. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/2sNWoc2gCP

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) August 30, 2024

First responders have not specified the events leading up to this crash, listed the kind of people and vehicles involved, said if anyone was injured or hospitalized, or specified when the scene would clear. 

Additional details will be added as our newsroom learns more. 

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