A vehicle fire on US 281 South near Jones Maltsberger Road closed two right lanes Wednesday morning and slowed traffic to a crawl on San Antonio's Far Northside. Officials said no injuries were reported, and the cause was not yet known.
A vehicle fire on US 281 South near Jones Maltsberger Road closed two right lanes in San Antonio on Wednesday morning and caused major delays during the commute.
TxDOT confirmed the fire at about 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The incident affected the Far Northside near Castle Hills and backed traffic up to Bitters Road, with speeds dropping into the 8 to 17 mph range.
Traffic impact
The lane closure hit a major commuter route, creating heavy backups on US 281 South while emergency crews responded. The disruption was centered near Jones Maltsberger Road, where two right lanes were blocked.
What officials said
San Antonio Fire Department public information officer Joe Arrington told MySA that no injuries had been reported. In the available reporting, the cause of the fire had not been determined and no lane reopening time had been announced.
Officials were still expected to update the situation as cleanup and towing continued.
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