Right lane of I-39 SB reopens after vehicle fire near Portage

PORTAGE, Wis. (WMTV) - A vehicle fire near the city of Portage shut down the right lane of I-39 going southbound Monday afternoon, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported.

The fire was reported at approximately 5:38 p.m. near the I-90 interchange.

WisDOT estimated the lanes should be clear after one hour and the interstate has since reopened.

Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the incident.

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