TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 153 closed at Hamill Road due to reported fire

A portion of Highway 153 has been shut down as Chattanooga firefighters respond to a reported commercial fire on Wednesday.

The highway is closed in both directions at the Hamill Road intersection, following a report of a fire in the 5200 block that came in shortly before 3:00pm.

TDOT SmartWay cameras show traffic being rerouted to Hamill Road as Chattanooga police cruisers and fire engines block all lanes of Highway 153.

Smoke can be seen coming from the area of Smoothie King; however, a fire has not been confirmed at this time.

Local 3 News has a crew working to learn more.

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