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Semi-Truck Hauling Produce Catches Fire On Interstate 70

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A semi-truck caught fire on the eastbound lanes Interstate 70 in Jefferson County on Monday morning. Firefighters battled the flames as crews blocked the two right lanes of I-70 at 6th Avenue.

I-70 Semi Fire 1 (JeffCo SO tweet)
(credit: Jefferson County Sheriff)

Lanes were reopened at around 6:30 a.m.

I-70 Semi Fire 5 (JeffCo SO tweet)
(credit: Jefferson County Sheriff)

Colorado State Patrol says the truck was hauling produce. It's not clear what caused the fire.

No one was hurt.

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