I-95 Reopens After Van Fire Shut Down Interstate In Philadelphia; Delays Expected

PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 has reopened after a van fire shut down several miles of the highway Thursday in Northeast Philadelphia.

The fire shut down I-95 South between exits 32 and 27 early in the afternoon.

CBS Philadelphia's chopper caught a charred vehicle on the interstate and firefighters working to extinguish the blaze.

I-95 South reopened around 1:30 p.m. Traffic has begun moving, but residual delays should be expected, officials said.

Patch contacted officials with questions and will update as more information becomes available.

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