KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drivers were asked to “slow down and move over” on Interstate 70 eastbound before Sterling Avenue due to a vehicle fire.
Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, Raytown Fire responded to the blaze.
A spokesperson with the department told KSHB the vehicle fully involved was an RV.
As of 1:20 p.m., the two right lanes were closed and the area was blocked for crews to battle the flames.

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Nearly an hour later, traffic began moving despite the far right lane remaining closed.

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Then, by 3:20 p.m., the vehicle had been removed and the area completely reopened.

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A Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department spokesperson said the mobile home blaze was extinguished using handlines. Additionally, there are no injuries to report.
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