Truck fire on I-75 in Fort Myers closes 2 lanes

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a truck fire on the shoulder lane of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.

Crews from the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District responded to the fire at around 10:08 a.m. on Monday near mile marker 128, southbound on I-75.

Two lanes of traffic had to be closed while crews arrive to work on the scene.

Fire crews made used a thermal imaging camera to verify that the fire was completely out before turning the scene over to law enforcement.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The truck has since been removed from the scene and lanes have reopened.

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