A semi-truck caught fire early Monday morning on Heckscher Drive eastbound near Interstate 295, shutting down all lanes in the area. (Florida Department of Transportation)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A semi-truck caught fire early Monday morning on Heckscher Drive eastbound near Interstate 295.
The fire was reported around 6:30 a.m. and caused major traffic delays while crews worked to clear the roadway.
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It’s not yet clear what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the scene was cleared.
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