South Bend, IN – Drivers near the University of Notre Dame saw brief traffic disruptions late Wednesday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at a busy city intersection.
According to the South Bend Fire Department, crews were dispatched just after 11 a.m. Wednesday to a reported vehicle fire at the intersection of E. Colfax Avenue and N. Eddy Street, a key roadway near the Notre Dame campus and downtown South Bend.
Firefighters arrived on scene and were able to bring the fire under control quickly. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, and no nearby structures were damaged during the incident.
Traffic in the area was temporarily impacted as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and ensure the roadway was safe for travel. The intersection, which connects drivers to major routes through St. Joseph County and the broader South Bend–Mishawaka metro area, experienced brief slowdowns during the response.
Fire officials later confirmed that all lanes have since reopened, and normal traffic flow has resumed.
The cause of the vehicle fire has not yet been released, and no additional details were provided regarding the type of vehicle involved.
Drivers traveling through central South Bend are still encouraged to remain alert for emergency vehicles and residual congestion, especially during midday and afternoon commute hours.
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