Massachusetts

Fire reported on MBTA Blue Line tracks delays train service

The fire, which occurred along the third rail near Logan Airport, has been extinguished

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A fire on the third rail of the MBTA Blue Line disrupted service Thursday morning.

Smoke was reported at about 8:45 a.m. at Airport, the MBTA wrote on social media. Blue Line riders should expect delays of about 15 minutes.

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The flames have since been put out but delays are still expected as trains remain on standby, the MBTA said.

The Boston Fire Department is investigating the cause.

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