This morning, a dump truck caught fire close to Parrot Jungle Trail, causing major delays for commuters on the MacArthur Causeway. Around 7:30 a.m., the incident happened, according to WSVN, and Miami Fire Rescue personnel arrived on the scene promptly to put out the fire. No injuries were recorded despite the sudden disruption to the morning’s activities.
All westbound traffic at Parrot Jungle Trail was redirected, resulting in closed lanes for cars while the origin of the incident is still unknown. WSVN recommended that travelers stay away from the area and think about taking other routes, like the 79th Street Causeway, Julia Tuttle Causeway, and the Venetian Causeway.
As a snarl of cars stretched for miles behind the scene, NBC Miami footage showed emergency personnel fighting the fire. At first, all lanes were blocked, which resulted in a heavy bottleneck on the westbound side of the MacArthur Causeway at Watson Island during rush hour.
According to the same NBC Miami story, there are still little details available about the truck fire, and first responders are working hard to contain the flames. Drivers in the area are urged to exercise patience and factor in additional travel time as the knock-on effects are anticipated to last the rest of the morning.
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