Car carrier fire closes two lanes on I-91

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Car carrier fire closes two lanes on I-91

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HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) -

Several cars were damaged after a car carrier caught fire I-91 North in Hartford Friday morning.

The right two lanes were closed between exits 25 and 27. The far left lane was getting by slowly. It is unclear when the scene will be cleared.

Photos: Click here to see iWitness photos of the car carrier fire

No one was injured during the fire.

The fire started sometime before 10 a.m.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire.

Stay with Eyewitness News for the latest.

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