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Vehicle fire disrupts traffic on I-4 Eastbound for several hours near Deltona, causing delays

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Updated  April 1, 2025 6:46pm EDT
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A vehicle fire on I-4 eastbound near Deltona shut down all lanes late Tuesday afternoon, causing major traffic delays.
    • Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or the cause of the fire.
    • One lane reopened just after 6 p.m. and by 6:20 p.m., traffic was fully flowing.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A vehicle fire on I-4 eastbound in Volusia County, near Deltona, shut down all lanes late Tuesday afternoon, causing major traffic delays. The roadway reopened just after 6 p.m.

Traffic backed up for miles, near Seminole County line

What we know:

The vehicle fire started around 4 p.m. near mile marker 110. The fire resulted in the complete blockage of all eastbound lanes near the exit to Deltona and Orange City. Emergency responders arrived and began working to suppress the flames. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have yet to confirm the type of vehicle, or vehicles, involved or whether other cars were impacted. The condition of any occupants is also unknown as is the cause of the fire. 

Timeline:

The fire was first reported in the early afternoon, around 4 p.m., prompting an immediate response from local fire crews and law enforcement. Traffic cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation captured the thick plumes of smoke rising from the highway, and within minutes, all eastbound lanes were blocked. 

Officials worked for about an hour to extinguish the fire and assess the damage. Eastbound traffic was backed up for several miles — almost to the Seminole County line at Lake Monroe. 

All lanes were open by 6:20 p.m. and wreckage cleared. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Highway Patrol.

 

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