Fire engulfs M1 median strip at Gaven
Motorists travelling on the M1 thorough Gaven are being urged to drive with caution with fire engulfing the centre median strip.
The scrub fire broke out just before 10.30am between Exit 66 Smith Street and Exit 69 Nerang.
Fire crews are currently on their way to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
Pacific Motorway: Median strip fire before exit 69 at Molendinar. Firefighters attending. Video: Valentina Libretto #qldtraffic #7News pic.twitter.com/yYeI4yhAgL
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As a result, visibility in the area is extremely poor with traffic quickly building southbound.
Northbound motorists are also experiencing minor delays.
