As of 12:30 p.m., two lanes reopened to traffic. Before that, drivers were diverted off the freeway.
You can use US-90 or SH-99 as alternate routes.
It's not clear what caused the fire or if there were injuries.
Views from SkyEye show the cab on its side.
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