VIDEO: Truck catches fire on northbound I-275 in Tampa

VIDEO: Truck catches fire on northbound I-275 in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A car was on fire on northbound I-275 just before the Howard and Armenia exit.

Traffic has begun to move again after three right lanes were blocked for a short period of time.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the incident appears to be “major.”

Fire rescue was on the scene to extinguish the flames.

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