DEKALB COUNTY — A truck hauling cars caught fire on the I-285 ramp to I-85 in DeKalb County Monday afternoon, shutting down multiple lanes and producing a huge plume of black smoke.
Fire officials said multiple cars on the truck went up in flames near the Pleasantdale Road exit.
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Georgia Department of Transportation video showed at least fully-engulfed vehicle with black smoke billowing. There were at least five firetrucks at the scene.
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Officials did not say how the fire started or how long lanes will be shut down.
All lanes had opened by 4:30 p.m.
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