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Eastbound of Interstate 10 reopen in Phoenix after vehicle fire

Jul 18, 2024, 2:21 PM | Updated: Jul 19, 2024, 6:21 am

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 closed in Phoenix due to vehicle fire...

A vehicle fire triggered a closure on the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 10 in Phoenix on July 18, 2024. (Arizona Department of Transportation photo)

(Arizona Department of Transportation photo)

PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon after a vehicle fire shut down traffic, authorities said.

A tractor-trailer burned completely to the ground near Baseline Road, causing the closure.

No injuries were reported.

The freeway was closed for about an hour.

The westbound lanes weren’t affected.

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Eastbound of Interstate 10 reopen in Phoenix after vehicle fire