Alligator Alley reopens after vehicle fire Monday morning

A vehicle fire closed all lanes of Alligator Alley Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Emergency vehicles blocked all eastbound lanes and several westbound lanes of I-75 at mile marker 69. Crews worked to put out the fire that was first reported at 6:54 a.m.

It is unclear at this time what caused the fire.

Collier County: I-75 is closed at mile marker 69 due to a vehicle fire. Seek alternate route. https://t.co/rBHUIgc6RW
— FL511 Southwest (@fl511_southwest) December 24, 2018

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