Semitruck catches fire on I-5 near Kent

KENT, Wash. — Firefighters were called to a semitruck fire on southbound I-5 just south of Highway 516 about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday near Kent.

Three lanes of I-5 were blocked, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said.

KIRO 7 talked to a witness who captured photos of large plumes of smoke and flames shooting from the semi’s cab.

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Crews knocked down the fire shortly after 9 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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