Crews battle electric vehicle fire at South Carolina welcome center

Crews battle electric vehicle fire at South Carolina welcome center
Published: Apr. 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT
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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews rushed to the South Carolina welcome center on Interstate 20 to fight a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.

The electric vehicle fire was reported a little before 2:15 p.m.

Vehicle fire
Vehicle fire(WRDW/WAGT)

Augusta crews were helping North Augusta crews because the location is much easier to reach from the Georgia side.

The fire caused a traffic backup on I-20 E all the way to Washington Road.