Van Fire on I-95

On Saturday, January 12, at 1033 hours, The Rye Fire Department was dispatched to Interstate 95 north bound at mile marker 12.9 (Central Ave Overpass) for a reported motor vehicle fire involving a van. Firefighters stretched a trash line from Engine 191 and were able to quickly put out a small fire in the rear of the van. During the incident, only the left lane was open to traffic, which resulted in some traffic delays. There were no injuries and units were back in service by 1100 hours. While opperating on the highway, The Harrison Fire Department stood by in their quarters to cover any other calls in the Rye fire distirct.