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Vehicle fire caused backups on I-95 in Richmond

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RICHMOND, Va. -- A vehicle fire caused major backups along Interstate 95 north headed into downtown Richmond Thursday afternoon.

VDOT officials said I-95 north's center and right lanes were closed near Maury Street (mile marker 73) as of about 1:15 p.m.

The ramp for Exit 73 was also blocked, officials said.

"Consider alternate routes and expect delays until further notice.," VDOT officials wrote.

There was a four-mile backup, but all lanes had reopened and the delays were clear around 2:30 p.m.

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