Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on northbound I-270 (prior to Exit 6A MD 28 W Montgomery Ave) on Tuesday, April 25 around 12pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the vehicle involved was semi-trailer truck that was packed full of paper products. MCFRS units pulled pallets out from the truck and extinguished the smoldering debris. WTOP reports that cleanup is ongoing as of 1:30pm. Drivers should expect residual delays. We will post an update when additional information is available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~1245p) NB I270 @ Exit 6A, local lanes Between Falls Road & Rt28, Rockville, Semi tractor trailer packed full of paper products. Smoldering. @mcfrs Units beginning to pull pallets out & extinguishing. Extended operations, some lanes blocked”
ALERT: Montgomery County; Vehicle Fire; I-270 North Prior to Exit 6A MD 28 W Montgomery Avenue; all local lanes are closed #MDTraffic soc
— MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) April 25, 2023