Vehicle fire shuts down NB I-35E at Illinois
DALLAS, TX – A vehicle fire is currently affecting traffic on northbound I-35E just past Illinois Avenue, KRLD Traffic reports.
#OAKCLIFF #DALLAS NB 35E express closed past Illinois Ave due to vehicle fire #KRLDTRAFFIC #1080TRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/rLxlOEB36n
— KRLD Traffic (@krldtraffic) August 11, 2026
A nearby traffic camera captured the scene. A vehicle can be seen on fire in the background, with a debris field in the foreground.
We do not know what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured. We will update our blog with additional information if it becomes available.
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