I-95 Tanker Fire Update: Cleanup Moved to Shoulder

BALTIMORE, MD — A tanker fire snarled traffic on Interstate 95 in Baltimore for approximately four hours Friday morning.

After 11:30 a.m., the Maryland Transportation Authority reported that all lanes had reopened in the area of I-95 at Russell Street. The tanker was moved to the right shoulder of I-95 south.

The tractor-trailer fire was reported around 7:30 a.m. and temporarily caused a complete shutdown of the highway, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Lanes were reopened on I-95 north by 7:45 a.m.

The blaze created heavy delays on I-95 south, with backups extending to the toll plaza at the Fort McHenry Tunnel.

Traffic on I-95 south was being detoured onto MD 295 at exit 52. Travelers from downtown Baltimore were being detoured on I-395 away from the scene. Drivers were encouraged to take I-695 and I-895 as alternate routes.

The fire was out before 8 a.m., officials said, noting that after 8:40 a.m., fuel cleanup was continuing. The Maryland Department of the Environment was called to the scene because of the need to remove fuel.

See the latest lane closure information.

Screenshots from CHART traffic cameras.