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2 Lanes Closed On I-80 After Big Rig Carrying Meat Is Engulfed In Flames

9:38 p.m. — CHP Auburn says the two closed lanes should be reopened around midnight.

8:14 p.m. — CHP Auburn has now reported that two lanes are blocked on I-80 westbound.

Officials say a big rig carrying frozen meat caught fire and became engulfed.

No injuries were reported. No ETO for lanes to clear.

NEWCASTLE (CBS13) — One lane is blocked on Interstate 80 westbound near Newcastle Road due to a big rig truck that is fully engulfed in flames.

The California Highway Patrol reported the fire at around 4:40 p.m.

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Officials say there is no current ETO on the closed lane.

More details to follow.

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