All lanes of Interstate 8 reopen after FedEx truck fire

By FOX 10 Staff

Updated October 19, 2020 11:01am MST

Vehicle fire closes I-8

Troy Barrett reports from SkyFOX.

PHOENIX - A FedEx truck fire on Interstate 8 caused traffic issues during the morning of Oct. 19.

At one point, both the eastbound and westbound lanes were closed at State Route 84.

The westbound lanes reopened just after 6:00 a.m. Later on at 8:20 a.m., the left eastbound lane reopened according to the Arizona Department of Transportation, while the right lane remained closed at milepost 157.

Just before 9:45 a.m., all lanes of I-8 were open, but ADOT says eastbound traffic is likely to remain heavy for a while as traffic unfolds.

The truck's driver is okay.

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FedEx truck fire on I-8 causes eastbound lanes to be shut down

We're getting our first look at a vehicle fire on Interstate 8 that's causing traffic on the east and westbound lanes.