All northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County are shut down Tuesday after a vehicle caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames. The fire was reported at the 137-mile marker, about one mile south of Becker Road. All occupants safely exited the vehicle before it became engulfed, and no injuries have been reported.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office shared a photo from the scene showing the vehicle engulfed in flames. Deputies and animal services workers wore Tyvek protective clothing while working inside the home. Emergency crews are working to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway.
Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and seek alternate routes while the closure remains in effect. Officials are urging drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible.
The cause of the fire has not yet been released. The closure continues to affect northbound traffic on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County.