Roads Reopen After Overnight Fire On CSX Tracks Near Falls Bridge Shuts Down Portion Of MLK, Kelly Drive
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A freight train fire in East Falls caused several roads to close overnight. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. Monday in two box-cars on the CSX tracks near the Falls Bridge.
Overnight rail car fire involving 2 CSX trains is now under control but roads are still closed in the area. Falls bridge is closed in both directions as well as MLK and Kelly Dr are blocked in the immediate area. Ridge Ave is also closed from Midvale to Schoolhouse Ln. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/4ZfFjVUIlO
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) April 16, 2019
Firefighters had a difficult time getting water to the scene, but they had the fire under control in a little less than two hours.
The trains were loaded with paper.
It's not clear what started the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A portion of Kelly Drive, Ridge Avenue and MLK Drive were closed but have since reopened. Falls Bridge has also reopened.
UPDATE: Kelly Drive and Ridge Ave are back open in #EastFalls. MLK and Falls Bridge are still CLOSED. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/P0d9CGEnJQ
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) April 16, 2019