Vehicle fire causes traffic jam on Alligator Alley Sunday

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A vehicle fire caused major traffic delays on I-75 northbound on Alligator Alley near mile marker 91 Sunday afternoon.

Heavy smoke in the area was a problem for drivers. It caused traffic to back up for miles at one point. The fire is now extinguished and lanes are back open.

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