COLUMBIA — Highway 431 near Flat Creek Road experienced significant traffic delays Wednesday after the Maury County Fire Department responded to a structure fire that blocked one lane of travel.

Emergency apparatus and supply lines at the scene forced drivers to seek alternate routes during the response. The Maury County Fire Department coordinated with traffic management to reopen the roadway once crews brought the fire under control. The incident drew coverage from multiple Nashville media outlets.

Drivers in the area were advised to use alternate routes during the emergency response. No injuries or additional details about the structure were immediately available.