MARIETTA - Authorities in Cobb County say more than 2,000 tires burned in a fire at auto service shop. <br>
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The fire shut down South Cobb Drive for several hours Wednesday afternoon, causing a massive traffic jam but resulting in no injuries. <br>
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The fire generated a tower of black smoke. Equipment used to battle the blaze forced authorities to shut down South Cobb Drive in both directions for more than three hours. <br>
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Cobb Fire Lieutenant Dan Dupree said he expected the road to reopen completely in time for Wednesday's commute.
