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Tanker Fire Closes I-81 South In Cumberland County—Truck Was Carrying Acetone (Update)

A tanker fire shut down Interstate 81 southbound at the Route 581 split in Cumberland County on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, officials said.

The traffic camera nearest to the tractor-trailer fire on I-81. 

The traffic camera nearest to the tractor-trailer fire on I-81. 

Photo Credit: 511PA/PennDOT

The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m., prompting closures of I-81 south at Exit 59 (PA 581 East/US 11 – Camp Hill) and the ramp from 581 west to I-81 south, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler.

Crews quickly extinguished the cab fire, and the tanker— which was carrying acetone— did not explode, Schreffler said. The ramp from 581 west to I-81 south reopened earlier in the evening.

As of 9:24 p.m., all lanes of I-81 south have reopened, Schreffler announced.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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