ADAIR, Iowa — A semi went up in flames on Interstate 80 near Adair Monday evening.

At around 6:30 p.m. emergency crews were called to Interstate 80 near mile marker 76, just south of Adair on a report of a semi on fire in the westbound lanes. When firefighters arrived on scene they found a semi engulfed in large flames.

The westbound lanes of I-80 have been shut down so firefighters can work on extinguishing the flames. A detour has been put in place for travelers heading west. The detour has travelers exiting at mile marker 76, turning right onto 5th Street, and then turning left onto Anita Adair Road. Travelers will continue on Anita Adair Road around the bend and then turn left onto the I-80 westbound onramp.

As of 7:40 p.m. emergency crews were still working to extinguish the fire.

No information about any injuries or what sparked the fire has been released at this time. This is a developing story, check back to www.who13.com for updates.

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