Traffic & Transit

Danbury I-84 Truck Fire Extinguished

The highway was briefly closed Friday morning as firefighters battled the blaze.

DANBURY, CT — I-84 westbound has been reopened following a tractor trailer fire Friday morning. The westbound side was briefly shut down as firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Danbury firefighters were sent to the scene around 10:40 a.m. The driver was able to disconnect the trailer, which saved the cargo.

The blaze was quickly extinguished, Danbury fire officials said on Facebook.

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Images via Danbury Fire Department, CT DOT

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