Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes I-85 in Durham, Now Reopened

0:00This is Cory with Durham News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. A major highway in Durham has reopened after a tractor-trailer burst into flames late Wednesday night. Fire crews rushed to Interstate 85 near North Carolina Highway 147, just past Colmeal Road, arriving right after 11.30 p.m. The 18-wheeler was fully engulfed, with thick smoke pouring from the cab. emergency teens work quickly to battle the blaze, shutting down all lanes in both directions to handle the situation safely. Video from the scene captured the intense fire lighting up the night. Drivers faced about an hour of closures, leading to some backups in the busy area, but traffic is flowing normally now. No word yet on injuries or if anyone was in the truck at the time. Responders confirm the highway is fully clear. Officials are still investigating what sparked the fire, and they'll share more details as they come in.