I-90 East back open after RV fire in Seattle's Mount Baker Tunnel
RV fire shuts down I-90 East at Seattle's Mount Baker Tunnel
An RV fire caused a major traffic disruption Monday afternoon on eastbound I-90 in Seattle's Mount Baker tunnel.
(WSP)
SEATTLE - Eastbound I-90 is finally back open after an RV fire caused the freeway to shut down for hours on Monday.
Two separate vehicle fires led to significant traffic disruptions in Seattle Monday afternoon, according to Trooper Rick Johnson of the Washington State Patrol.
Motorhome fire on I-90 East
What to know:
At 12:40 p.m., a motorhome caught fire and completely blocked eastbound Interstate 90 in the Mount Baker tunnel. Trooper Johnson said another car was involved in the crash. No injuries were reported.
All eastbound lanes of I-90 reopened around 7:15 p.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Crews needed to clean up and perform inspections in the tunnel prior to reopening.
Car fire on I-5 south
In a separate incident, a car fire on southbound Interstate 5 at Spokane Street resulted in all lanes being blocked.
Authorities put out the fire and reopened the road shortly after but the backups lingered.
No further details about the fires or any potential injuries have been released at this time. Motorists are advised to stay updated on traffic conditions and plan their routes accordingly.
The Source: Information in this story came from WSDOT and WSP.
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