Car fire on I-5 in Everett funnels highway traffic into single lane

EVERETT, Wash. — A car fire on Interstate 5 northbound at 41st Street in Everett reduced freeway traffic to one lane on Sunday afternoon.

The fire started around 1 p.m., with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reporting the incident shortly after.

According to WSDOT, fire crews, the Washington State Patrol (WSP), and the WSP Incident Response Team responded to the scene.

By 1:30 p.m., the roadway had been cleared, though drivers were told to expect delays because a three-mile backup remained.

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