Semi-truck carrying cooking oil erupts in flames on I-80

A semi-truck burned up the afternoon drive in the south suburbs Tuesday.

The truck was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 just before 1 p.m. when it erupted in flames.

While the cause of the fire is unknown, we do know the truck was carrying cooking oil, which fueled the flames.

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The fire resulted in all lanes of I-80 being shutdown at La Grange Road.

No injuries have been reported.