On August 20, 2026, a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 84 in Southington, Connecticut, caused a massive traffic backup. The fire occurred in the eastbound lanes near exit 32, leading to the closure of multiple lanes for several hours.
According to the Southington Fire Department, crews responded to the scene shortly after 8 a.m. The fire was extinguished, but the trailer and its contents were destroyed. No injuries were reported.
Connecticut State Police assisted with traffic control and an investigation into the cause of the fire. The highway was fully reopened by early afternoon, but residual delays continued for some time.
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
