UPDATE: Law enforcement officers began to reopen the interstate about 11:40 a.m.

Around 10 a.m. Tuesday I-70 traffic in both directions was being routed around an area near the Yocemento exit after a report of a semi-truck on fire.

Heavy black smoke was blowing across the westbound lanes of I-70 as of 10:45 a.m.

Fire crews and law enforcement are working the scene.

This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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BREAKING: Semi truck fire reported on I-70 near Hays