Video shows firefighters battle vehicle fire on Tri-State in south suburban Justice

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
JUSTICE, Ill. (WLS) -- A vehicle fire caused massive delays on the Tri-State Tollway in the south suburbs on Tuesday.



The fire was first reported on the northbound lanes of I-294 before 87th Street around 6:44 a.m.

Two lanes were closed as firefighters battled the fire.

Chopper 7 was over the scene as flames engulfed the truck.



All lanes reopened by 7:10 a.m. after firefighters got control of the fire.



Crews cleared out the scene by 7:30 a.m.

It is unknown if anybody was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was not immediately available.

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