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All lanes reopened following semi fire on I-43 westbound near Forest Home

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Posted at 9:43 PM, Nov 08, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-08 22:43:53-05

MILWAUKEE COUNTY — The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office closed westbound lanes on I-43 at Forest Home Ave. after a semi caught on fire Monday night.

Officials say initially a tire caught fire before the entire vehicle became engulfed around 5:30 p.m.

Westbound traffic was diverted to 84th Street.

All affected lanes reopened shortly after 9:30 p.m.

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