CHEROKEE COUNTY - The westbound lanes of a busy highway in Cherokee County have been reopened after a commercial vehicle fire on Thursday morning, according to the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
Emergency crews in Cherokee County responded the area of Knox Bridge Highway at Oakdale Road around 9 a.m. after reports of a car fire.
Crews were seen battling heavy flames and smoke.
Knox Bridge Hwy at Oakdale Road is shut down for commercial vehicle fire. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/rgvS0eOtMt
— Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (@CherokeeFireGA) June 20, 2024
West bound lanes of Knox Bridge Hwy. have reopened.
— Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (@CherokeeFireGA) June 20, 2024
There is no official word on what caused the fire or if any injuries were reported.