Car Fire Causes Traffic On Westbound I-30 In Dallas

DALLAS, TX — Drivers heading westbound on I-30 in Dallas will most likely endure delays. A car fire on the shoulder of the roadway is causing backups near the Westmoreland Drive exit.

DFW Scanner reports four additional fire engines were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. to help extinguish the blaze.

Commuters should consider finding alternate routes if heading westbound on I-30 through Dallas.

This story could be updated.

Traffic Alert (Dallas) Multiple Dallas Fire-Rescue and PD units are on scene of a vehicle fire along westbound I30 near Westmoreland. Battalion 9 requesting a total of four engines to the scene to assist with water supply for the fire. Expect delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/ZxVJxRAcoF