RV fire on I-95 leads to traffic delays, multi-department response

Published: Sep. 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) - An RV caught fire on Interstate 95 in New London Saturday afternoon, impacting travel in the area while multiple fire departments responded to knock down the blaze.

According to the New London Fire Department, the fire occurred near Exit 82A on I-95 northbound, and was extending to the grass and woods on the side of the highway by the time first responders arrived.

The fire was contained with mutual aid from the Waterford Fire Department, and no injuries have been reported.

(New London Fire)