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Vehicle fire shuts down southbound I‑35E in Carrollton on Friday evening

By Doug Myers

Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 8:20 PM CST / CBS Texas

CBS News Texas

A vehicle fire shut down southbound I‑35E near Dickerson Parkway in Carrollton on Friday evening, triggering a police traffic advisory.

The fire was reported around 7:15 p.m., and while no one was hurt, all southbound lanes were shut down as officers and emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

Carrollton police say the closure is expected to last for several hours.

Carrollton Police Department

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Doug Myers

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.