PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Department of Transportation says a fire involving a tractor-trailer rig closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 east of Pendleton for more than three hours.
The route was closed at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the department announced the lanes had reopened by 10:45 p.m. The department said cleanup crews were working in the area.
No word on any injuries.
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