Fire Crews Respond to Auto Fire at I-20, I-85 in Atlanta

Fire Crews Respond to Auto Fire at I-20, I-85 in Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – Fire crews are currently responding to a car fire at the I-20 West and I-285 connector, according to Triple Team Traffic. 

⚠️Car Fire blocks the two right lanes on I-20/wb at I-285. Expect delays through Fulton County. Use MLK Jr. Dr. out of Downtown to avoid delays. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/YGqo5g3WmB

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) October 24, 2024

Two lanes are currently blocked to accommodate the fire extinguishing process. Georgia Department of Transportation first announced this incident at 3:46 p.m. and said the scene should clear by 6 p.m. 

If commuters want to avoid the standstill traffic, then they may want to consider getting out of those delays by taking Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and then go downtown. 

Firefighters and other first responders have not specified if the fire resulted from a crash or mechanical issues. In addition, it is unclear if anyone was injured or would need to go to a hospital. 

More details will be added as our news team uncovers additional information. 

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