ISSAQUAH, Wash. — All lanes of westbound I-90 at Front Street in Issaquah was shut down Saturday evening for a time after a semi burst into flames.
Eastside Fire and Rescue said it was a fully involved semitruck fire.
No one was inside the semi and no injuries were reported.
There was a backup for some time but all westbound lanes were later reopened.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire under control. Still major back ups on West bound I-90. Please use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/FoF2ZXhJ9R
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) March 8, 2020
Facebook LiveTRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic is moving again after a semi fire caused all lanes to shut down on westbound I-90 in Issaquah.
Posted by KIRO 7 News on Saturday, March 7, 2020
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