A vehicle fire is causing backups on the 215 Beltway Monday afternoon.

According to Nevada State Police, the car caught fire on eastbound 215, east of Rainbow, just before the Jones exit.

The freeway currently has two travel lanes open as crews respond to the scene.

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Authorities say the driver exited the vehicle safely before catching on fire.

The cause of the fire is still unknown. Because the car is electric, crews say it might take some time to extinguish the blaze fully.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.