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Eastbound Schuylkill Highway (I-76) closed near Montgomery Drive in Philadelphia due to brush fire
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Eastbound Schuylkill Highway (I-76) closed near Montgomery Drive in Philadelphia due to brush fire

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Friday, November 1, 2024 01:19

I-76 EB closed near Montgomery Drive closed due to brush fire

I-76 EB closed near Montgomery Drive closed due to brush fire

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Eastbound lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway were closed between Montgomery Drive and City Avenue in Philadelphia due to a brush fire Thursday night.

Helicopter 6 was overhead around 8 p.m. as crews battled a car fire and nearby flames on the side of the highway.

PICTURE: On October 31, 2024, Chopper 6 was on I-76 near Montgomery Drive as crews battled a car fire and nearby flames on the side of the highway.

PICTURE: On October 31, 2024, Chopper 6 was on I-76 near Montgomery Drive as crews battled a car fire and nearby flames on the side of the highway.

No injuries were reported.

Motorists planning to use I-76 should consider alternative routes and allow for additional travel time.

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