A vehicle fire caused major traffic disruptions on I-285 northbound in DeKalb County today, blocking three right lanes and creating significant delays for afternoon commuters.
The Details: The fire occurred before Chamblee-Tucker Road (mile marker 33.8), prompting emergency responders to close three of the northbound lanes.
In Context: Vehicle fires on Atlanta’s busy perimeter highway typically cause substantial traffic backups, especially during weekday travel periods. I-285 serves as a critical artery for metro Atlanta traffic, with the Chamblee-Tucker Road area experiencing heavy daily volume as it connects several major commercial and residential areas.
Authorities have not yet released information about what caused the fire or whether any injuries occurred in the incident.
Motorists traveling through DeKalb County were advised to use caution in the area and consider alternative routes if possible to avoid delays.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
