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Semi-truck fire snarls traffic on I-10 near Baseline Road

Eastbound lanes of I-10 have reopened, but crews continue to clean up after the fire

A semi-truck is on fire on I-10 near Baseline Road Thursday afternoon, blocking multiple lanes of traffic.

By: abc15.com staff

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PHOENIX — A semi-truck fire is causing traffic headaches Thursday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Baseline Road.

Arizona Department of Transportation cameras originally showed a large fire with thick black smoke coming from the semi.

Watch video of the scene in the player below:

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the driver of the truck was not hurt, and was able to get out of the vehicle.

It's not yet clear what caused the truck to catch fire.