ELLIS COUNTY —First responders were on the scene of a semi truck fire on Interstate 70 near Yocemento Tuesday morning.

Traffic in both directions was being routed around the blaze. Heavy black smoke was blowing across the westbound lanes of I-70 as of 10:45 a.m.

Authorities have released no additional details.&nbsp; Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.

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 </figure>ELLIS COUNTY —First responders were on the scene of a semi truck fire on Interstate 70 near Yocemento Tuesday morning.Traffic in both directions was being routed around the blaze. Heavy black smoke was blowing across the westbound lanes of I-70 as of 10:45 a.m.<figure>
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 </figure>Authorities have released no additional details.&nbsp; Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.

Truck fire backs up traffic on I-70 in Ellis County