Tractor-trailer fire shuts down southbound lanes of I-95
BALTIMORE -- All lanes of southbound I-95 and one exit ramp were closed on Monday due to a tractor-trailer fire, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Hours later, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced that only two right lanes and an exit ramp remained closed.
Finally, by 10:19 p.m. all lanes were open.
The fire started around 6:10 p.m., fire officials said. The fire site is near exit 74 near Maryland 152.
The fire chewed away at a tractor-trailer that was full of clothing, according to fire officials.
Firefighters had to unload the trailer to make sure that all the fire had been extinguished, fire officials said.
#jmvfc8, @AbingdonFire and a Tanker from Aberdeen Proving Grounds are operating on a tractor trailer fire on I-95S at MD152. No injuries are reported.
— Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) September 4, 2023
The @HarfordCoDES Hazmat Team has been requested.
All Southbound Lanes are closed.
Expect major delays. pic.twitter.com/kEqBGmyQn1
They requested heavy machinery and additional water tankers to assist with their efforts, according to authorities.
The Maryland Department of the Environment has been notified, according to fire officials.