BOSTON (WHDH) - A trash fire erupted in the Prudential Tunnel Tuesday night, triggering a large response from fire crews, road closures and major delays ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Crews in at least six fire trucks arrived at the scene on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 near Exit 22 to extinguish the blaze and search for any potential hot spots.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials inspected the area to make sure it was safe to reopen.
There were no reported injuries.
The Tunnel reopened around 11 p.m. following an extensive cleanup.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Advisory Boston- @MassDOT says the exit 22 off-ramp from I-90 east to Pru/Copley is temporarily closed. Boston Fire Department has extinguished a small fire. Cleanup occurring.
— Jacquelyn Goddard (@JacqueGoddard) November 27, 2019
#MORE: via @MassStatePolice #MAtraffic trash fire reported Rte 90 E/B in the Prudential Tunnel. Fire extinguished by @BostonFire. Exit 22 ramp will be closed by @MassDOT until inspection deems it to be safe.
— Justin Dougherty (@DoughertyJC) November 27, 2019
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