The fire that broke out on I-85 Saturday morning after a crash involving a tanker truck that killed two people sent shockwaves through metro Atlanta and became a trending topic on Twitter and in conversation throughout the area.

From somber, to scared, to political, to lighthearted comments, social media captured the immediate thoughts and emotions of metro area residents. Some expressed their thankfulness that they were not on the road this morning, while others took video to inform their neighbors about the blaze.

Below are some of the social media reactions to the fire.

Northbound I-85 ATL pic.twitter.com/tTqmzOPCd6
— Warrior Foolish (@IamCraigEFresh) February 1, 2020

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I passed that exit around 8:30AM. Huge plume of black smoke could be seen from 285-W at exit 141. I actually missed my exit unaware of what was a tragic accident. Peace and love to those who lost family or a friend on I-85 today …😔
— Isha✖️Isha (@IshaxIsha) February 1, 2020

Jesus H Christ. I85 is a hellscape on a good day. https://t.co/oVx5hxU72i
— ¡sabel | probably not a shitpost bot (@ixxues) February 1, 2020

https://twitter.com/ahsckas/status/1223654018267918337

https://twitter.com/accidentalcio/status/1223642561765691398

This is one of the most Atlanta things ever. Will I-85 please stop catching on fire? https://t.co/Ravq2a67IS
— Jacob (@JacobRE1996) February 1, 2020

*me leaving twitter for a couple hours and coming back to see I-85 trending* pic.twitter.com/jDVFp6NOPW
— Matteo JWHJ0715 (@thrillout) February 1, 2020

https://twitter.com/tinathinksalot/status/1223708294629482497

i havent lived in GA very long but im starting to feel like the I-85 being on fire is just a normal every day occurrence
— Allister Jones | アリスタ (@bird_kings) February 1, 2020

Every time you drive next to a tanker, your anxiety’s valid. These dangers are always possible and we should never forget that the automotive industry is responsible for endangering us on the daily.

Fatal multi-vehicle crash causes major fire on I-85 https://t.co/zfwcFZE84Z
— MAMÓNcillo (@NESxJUA) February 1, 2020

https://twitter.com/inteldotwav/status/1223705987422572546

Survived traveling to Duluth despite the city trying to self-destruct at I-85….
— DoctorBobble (@DoctorBobble) February 1, 2020

All lanes at scene damaged after I-85 fire https://t.co/wK1UDFoL9S #10news #news #wtsp pic.twitter.com/OxA8zXOO0p
— Brandon Thompson (@brandonpromo) February 1, 2020