Van Fire Shuts Down I-75 Southbound Near West Paces Ferry During Morning Rush

A van fire on Interstate 75 southbound near the West Paces Ferry Road exit in northwest Atlanta caused a shutdown during the Tuesday morning commute, with flames spreading along the interstate shoulder. The fire was reported just after 6:15 a.m., prompting lane closures and traffic delays, but all lanes reopened shortly before 7 a.m. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries related to the incident. Separate vehicle fires also caused traffic disruptions in other locations, including a truck fire on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, during Monday's lunch hour, and a two-vehicle crash involving a diesel leak on I-75 near State Route 4 in Dayton, Ohio, which led to a temporary road closure but no injuries. Fire crews worked promptly to extinguish these fires and clear the affected roadways, urging drivers to use caution in the impacted areas. These events highlight ongoing challenges for traffic and emergency response on major highways across different states.