Car carrier fire on leads to backup on PA Turnpike

CHARLESTOWN TWP., Pa. - August 23, 2012 (WPVI) -- A car carrier fire caused major delays Thursday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Chester County.

The fire was reported in the westbound lanes of the turnpike in Charlestown Township just after 3:00 p.m.

State police say a car carrier caught fire, damaging the carrier and at least three cars on it.

The fire was placed under control just before 4:00 p.m.

All lanes were closed until around 5:30 p.m.

There are no reports of injuries.

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