Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Mamaroneck

A vehicle fire caused major delays for Westchester County commuters during the Friday morning rush on April 4, backing up traffic in both directions on I-95.

The blaze happened on I-95 in Mamaroneck between Exits 18A and 18B.
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Ben Crnic

04/04/2025 9:50 a.m.

The fire occurred at around 7:30 a.m. between Exits 18A (Mamaroneck – Fenimore Ave) and 18B (White Plains – Mamaroneck Ave), prompting a travel advisory just as the morning commute was reaching its peak, according to the NYS Thruway Authority.

All lanes were eventually reopened by 8:30 a.m., and congestion began to clear shortly afterward, officials said. It’s unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident or how the fire began.

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