Video: Semi-truck engulfed in flames on I-80 Thursday morning

Firefighters fought flames on I-80 Thursday morning when a semi-truck caught fire

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OMAHA, Neb. —

A semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 80 Thursday morning.

It happened around 8 a.m. on I-80 near 72nd Street, traffic in both directions was impacted for over an hour.

Douglas County officials say no one was injured in this fire. The semi was towed away from the scene around 9 a.m.

These videos are courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

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4:02 pm, Jul 11, 2026

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