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Traffic halts after vehicle fire on 95, Eastern

Traffic was halted on southbound U.S Highway 95 near Eastern Avenue following a vehicle fire, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said Sunday evening.

Drivers were warned to expect long delays, RTC said.

Firefighters were called to the moderate fire about 7:20 p.m., the fire department’s website said. Traffic was initially completely shut down and drivers were advised to take an alternate route.

One lane was opened quickly, but delays continued past 9 p.m.

Contact Ricardo Torres at rtorres@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Find him on Twitter: @rickytwrites.

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