Section of I-79 reopens after vehicle fire

Natalie Miller

April 19, 2024 at 9:08 AM·1 min read

UPDATE: The vehicle fire on I-79 has been cleared and the road has reopened to traffic, according to PennDOT.

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ORIGINAL STORY: A vehicle fire on Interstate 79 northbound is causing lane closures between the Neville Island Bridge and Mt. Nebo Road.

CAR FIRE on I-79 Northbound between the Neville Island Bridge and Mt Nebo. All Lanes Blocked. #WPXITraffic #PittsburghTraffic #WPXI https://t.co/5mPFseci4x pic.twitter.com/QwElm0ZyfF
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) April 19, 2024

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