Traffic on southbound Interstate 5 in Everett, WA was backed up for miles following a semi fire at the weigh station next to I-5 just south of the Everett Mall.
The fire was reported about 6:45 AM.
There were no injuries but the semi truck was fully involved when the first Everett fire crew arrived.
3 lanes were shut down on southbound I-5 while the fire was being brought under control but Everett Firefighters made quick work of the fire and additional lanes reopened after a short time.
The damage to the commute was already done however as traffic was at a crawl from the Hewitt Ave. Trestle south to the fire scene.
No word yet on the cause. Here are a couple of MyEverettNews.com photos as crews finished putting out hot spots.
February 12, 2016
Everett, Everett Fire