Eastbound lanes of I-4 reopen in Polk County following vehicle fire
![Photo: Aerial view shows charred remains of a vehicle after it was fully engulfed by flames.](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox13news.com/www.fox13news.com/content/uploads/2022/07/764/432/SKYFOX-i4-vehicle-fire.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Aerials show what remains from a vehicle fire on I-4.
LAKE ALFRED, Fla. - A plume of smoke was seen for miles during Wednesday morning's commute as highway drivers were forced to come to a complete stop due to a vehicle fire.
At one point, all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 near the State Road 557 exit in Lake Alfred were closed.
The view from SkyFOX shows the vehicle was completely destroyed.
![Photo: Aerial view shows miles of traffic in the eastbound lanes of I-4.](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox13news.com/www.fox13news.com/content/uploads/2022/07/932/524/SKYFOX-i4-vehicle-fire-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Traffic backup during vehicle fire on I-4's eastbound lanes in Lake Alfred.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
![Photo: FDOT screenshot shows smoke rising from a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of I-4.](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox13news.com/www.fox13news.com/content/uploads/2022/07/932/524/lake-alfred-i4-vehicle-fire.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
FDOT camera screenshot shows smoke rising from a vehicle, halting I-4 traffic in the eastbound lanes.