DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Interstate 285 is backed up in both directions this morning at Covington Highway due to a transformer fire.
DeKalb Police tell 11Alive News the fire is at Covington Highway, which runs over the interstate. The fire broke out shortly after 5:30 a.m. and DeKalb firefighters are on the scene.
I-285 shut down in both directions due to a transformer fire on Covington Highway
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There is no word on how long the interstate will be backed up.
Stay with 11Alive for more developments.