Semi truck catches fire on Bishop Ford, inbound lanes closed near RiverdaleSun-Times Wireon February 2, 2021 at 12:34 pm

A semi truck carrying tires caught fire Feb. 2, 2021, on the Bishop Ford near Riverdale. | Chicago Fire Department

The blaze was put out about 6:30 a.m.

The inbound lanes of the Bishop Ford were closed Tuesday morning after a semi truck caught fire near Riverdale on the Far South Side.

The blaze was reported about 5:30 a.m., on I-94 near the 130th Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The truck was carrying tires.

All inbound lanes and ramps were closed at 130rd Street as fire crews battled the blaze, fire officials said. The blaze was put out about 6:30 a.m.

It is not known if anyone was injured in the fire.

This is a developing story, check back for details.

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