Lanes have reopened on I-895 after a large brush fire halted traffic in East Baltimore Monday.
REOPENED: All lanes on NB I-895 prior to Pulaski Hwy (Exit 13) from brush fire response. #baltraffic
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) October 2, 2017
Around 4:30 p.m. emergency crews responded to an area near Pulaski Highway at Exit 13 for a reported fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered large flames and heavy smoke.
NB I-895 right lanes remain blocked prior to Pulaski Hwy (Exit 13) for brush fire response. Left lane is open. #baltraffic pic.twitter.com/CtdFTEUl57
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) October 2, 2017
There is no word on the cause of the fire at this time.
East Baltimore smoke from fire. Likely tires on Pulaski.View from @BaltimorePolice HQ. Main Post Office, Shot Tower and Hopkins in distance. pic.twitter.com/PFzCbDA9P5
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithMedia) October 2, 2017
