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Fire crews have extinguished an 18-wheeler fire on I-20 eastbound just past Highway 271.

The outside eastbound lane of traffic was blocked with fire trucks and equipment for about an hour before crews were able to completely clear the scene.

The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.

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