SEATTLE — Flames erupted at a homeless encampment on South Dearborn Street under I-5 in Seattle, blocking all lanes between 8th Avenue South and 10th Avenue South.
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Traffic was even diverted on southbound I-5 because of the fire and there was a long backup.
Washington State Patrol troopers said there were reports of explosions.
Firefighters put out the fire, and no one was hurt.
A KIRO 7 crew at the scene captured some visible damage to the overpass pillars, which a Washington State Department of Transportation crew inspected for damage.
.@SeattleFire responded to fire at a homeless encampment under I-5 interchange on S Dearborn Street near 10th Ave S #Seattle. Some visible damage to pillars. pic.twitter.com/oNgqW7FixA
— DeborahHorne (@DeborahKIRO7) April 3, 2021
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