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Semi fire causes lane closure northbound on US 45 at Burleigh Street

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The right lane of US 45 northbound near Burleigh Street is closed as first responders battle a semi fire, according to a WisDOT notification.

Here's a photo from a nearby traffic camera:

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Scene of semi fire on US 45

According to the alert, the semi fire started at 10:05, and the closure is estimated to last for two hours.

No injuries have been reported.


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