UPDATE: As of 5:32, traffic is moving and the scene is clearing. Expect delays in the area for a while longer.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Get ready for a tough afternoon commute. A truck is on fire in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Palmetto Park Road.
The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. FDOT cameras show flames and smoke. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is not yet on the scene arrived on the scene around 4:55 p.m. Traffic is already extremely heavy in the area.
There are no reports of injuries. Expect major delays near the scene. Check back for updates.
