No injuries reported in late-night semi fire on I-80

Semi-truck fire near mile marker 156 on I-80 eastbound Photo: North Summit Fire Service District

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — A semi-truck fire temporarily closed I-80 eastbound near mile marker 156 late Tuesday night. North Summit Fire District responded to the blaze at approximately 10:27 p.m. and quickly worked to contain and extinguish the flames.

The freeway was shut down for about an hour during emergency operations to protect both crews and drivers. No injuries were reported.