Van fire on I-5 in Lynnwood being investigated as possible arson

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — A fully-involved van fire blocked one of the ramps near the Lynnwood Park and Ride for the Thursday morning commute.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) cameras showed the fire from 196th Street SW, blocking the 44th Ave W southbound off-ramp around 5:45 a.m.

Heavy black smoke was spotted in the area as crews worked to contain the fire. It appears the fire was put out relatively quickly.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the van was abandoned and on fire when first responders arrived.

After calls from multiple witnesses, troopers are investigating this will be investigated as a possible arson.

Emergency responders were on scene.

Drivers saw some delays earlier in the morning.

KIRO 7 has reached out to Washington State Patrol and responding fire agencies for more information.

This is a developing story.

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