Section of I-79 reopens after vehicle fire

Car fire A PennDOT camera shows a car on the shoulder of I-79 after catching fire.

April 19, 2024 at 1:08 p.m. UTC

By Natalie Miller

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.

A PennDOT camera shows the car on the shoulder of the road.

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