The M25 has now reopened. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Archant)
A vehicle caught fire on the M25 between Junction 25 for Enfield and Junction 24 for Potters Bar.
The fire broke out on the anti-clockwise carriageway shortly before 4pm.
Traffic officers put a lane closure in place while they attended the scene to recover the vehicle and clear up spillage.
The lane was reopened at around 5.30pm.
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