Trash truck fire shuts down I-85 in Jackson County

A firefighter fights back flames from the overturned tractor trailer near the Commerce exit on I-85 Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025. (Commerce Fire Department/Facebook)

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — An early morning fire involving an 18-wheeler hauling trash temporarily shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near the Commerce/Maysville exit.

Firefighters from four departments responded to the scene. Crews quickly worked to extinguish the flames, the Commerce Fire Department said.

The cause of the fire has not been released. No injuries were reported.

Northbound lanes were closed for a time but have since reopened.

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