Massive car fire on I-275 near Novi causes big traffic backups

Car fire on I-96
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NOVI (WWJ) – Traffic is back to normal after a massive car fire along I-275 near Novi Tuesday night brought the freeway down to just one lane.

MDOT officials say the fire was blocking all but the left lane of southbound I-275 after Grand River, with traffic slow in the surrounding area around 8 p.m. The situation later cleared around 9:30 p.m.

Photos from the freeway showed an SUV fully engulfed in flames before first responders arrive on-scene.

Vehicle fire on I-275
Photo credit Brian Fisher / WWJ

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire or if anyone had been injured. It was unclear what type of car was involved.

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