I-25 Southbound Reopened Hours After Truck Fire
DENVER (CBS4) - Traffic heading south on Interstate 25 near Arapahoe Road was stopped at the start of the evening rush hour on Tuesday because of a vehicle fire.
Officials say the smoke and flames also caused the RTD E, F, R light rail services to be suspended for about two hours. They resumed service at 7:30 p.m.
Southbound lanes were reopened just after 8:30 p.m.
Southbound I-25 Closed at Arapahoe Rd.Emergency crews responding to car fire on SB I-25 at Arapahoe Rd.
Posted by CBS Denver on Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The commotion caused considerable backup going northbound.
I-25 Update - @ColoradoDOT is on scene assisting firefighters by pulling apart the hay, making it easier to extinguish. Aside from the fire, crews are contending with near 100 degree ambient temperature. They're working as quickly & safely as possible to get the highway open. pic.twitter.com/q4Mt8ahDAq
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) July 11, 2018
South Metro Fire reports the truck was hauling hay and came to a "quick stop." Some the hay touched the exhaust pipe, and caught fire. There are no reports of injuries, but firefighters are working in 100 degree weather.