Vehicle fire causes backups, I-5 closure near Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma
Northbound Interstate 5 near the Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma was closed Saturday evening following a vehicle fire.
Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.
Tacoma Fire responded and was able to put out the fire around 6 p.m. Saturday.
Cause of the fire is currently unknown, according to a spokesperson with Tacoma Fire Department.
Crews were working to reopen lanes Saturday evening.
This story was originally published August 28, 2021 at 6:24 PM.
Allison Needles
The News Tribune