GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - A massive vehicle fire involving an 18-wheeler has shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Grand Prairie during the Thursday morning commute.
What we know:
The incident occurred on the westbound side of I-20 near Carrier Parkway around 5 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters rushed to the scene where the 18-wheeler was heavily burned, with flames reaching approximately 20 feet high at one point.
All traffic in the westbound direction was detoured onto the service road. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and prevent the flames from spreading.
What we don't know:
It is unclear what caused the crash or the fire.
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many vehicles or people were involved in the incident, nor have they released information regarding any injuries.
The Source: Information in this article comes from TxDOT and Chip Waggoner.