Vehicle fire backs up inbound traffic on Egan

The burned out car
A vehicle fire delayed inbound traffic this morning. (Photo courtesy Kelli Burkinshaw)

Update:

Traffic is now being allowed to pass.

Original Post:

Traffic was backed up along Egan Drive this morning due to a vehicle fire.

Sargent Chris Gifford says firefighters from Capital City Fire and Rescue are on the scene near the retaining wall just south of Salmon Creek.

This is a developing story. Check back here for details.

Smoke from the vehicle fire rises over the line of cars on Egan.
Smoke from the vehicle fire rises over the line of cars on Egan. (Photo courtesy of Kelli Burkinshaw)
Traffic is backed up along Egan Drive near Salmon Creek due to a vehicle fire.
Traffic was backed up along Egan Drive near Salmon Creek due to a vehicle fire. (Photo courtesy Kelli Burkinshaw)

This is a developing story, check back here for updates

 

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