An RV fire temporarily closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 49 on March 7 near the Ajax area.
According to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters responded to the incident at about 10:56 a.m. near mile marker 152, just south of Ajax.
The fire led authorities to close the southbound lanes of the interstate while crews responded. Traffic was diverted off I-49 at Exit 155 near Ajax and rerouted to Louisiana Highway 1.
Deputies with the sheriff’s office assisted with traffic control while firefighters from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #7 worked at the scene.
By 11:55 a.m., officials reported that all lanes had reopened. Motorists were advised to continue driving carefully and avoid distractions while towing and recovery crews worked to remove the burned vehicle from the interstate.
