Vehicle Fire Blocks I-285 East Outside Atlanta Int. Airport

Vehicle Fire Blocks I-285 East Outside Atlanta Int. Airport

ATLANTA, GA – A vehicle fire is currently blocking four lanes on I-285 East outside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

WSB Traffic announced the accident and closures at 4:12 p.m. At this time, drivers are asked to use Forest Parkway as an alternative route as fire crews work to extinguish the flames. 

⚠️ Clayton Co.: I-285/eb (Outer Loop) at Riverdale Rd. (Exit 60). Vehicle fire; four right lanes blocked. Use Forrest Pkwy. as an alternate. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/VeEKOABJmZ

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) May 22, 2025

Firefighters have not stated whether the fire was caused by mechanical issues or a crash. 

No injuries were reported at this time. 

Get real-time traffic updates by visiting the Georgia Department of Transportation’s map here.  

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