A tractor-trailer fire slowed down southbound traffic on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway near Route 50 for over seven hours Wednesday, officials said.
The incident occurred before 4:16 p.m. An hour later, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said the situation was “stable” and the fire has been extinguished.
Nobody was hurt because of the fire, the department said.
A tow truck arrived around 5:45 p.m. to begin removal of the truck.
UPDATE — tow-truck on scene to begin removal of truck. All #FCFRD units returning to service. Main lines lanes still closed. No ETA. Seek alternate route. #traffic https://t.co/6L9BKMlXhf
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) July 6, 2022
The WTOP Traffic Center reported all lanes reopened just before 11:30 p.m.
