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Photo courtesy of Capital City Fire Rescue

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Motorists had a bit of a delay as firemen put out the blaze on Glacier Highway.

A report from Capital City Fire Rescue said crews were dispatched to a car fire in the 7000 block of Glacier Highway.  Crews said flames were visible as they arrived on scene.  They shut down both lanes of traffic for a time for the safety of firefighters as they put out the blaze.

Firemen advised motorists to obey traffic laws and slow down when approaching traffic incidents like this. 

 

 

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