HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The aftermath of an 18-wheeler fire is causing heavy delays for drivers in the Pasadena area on Friday, according to officials.

Pasadena police initially said the incident closed all lanes of State Highway 225 in both directions from Scarborough to Red Bluff. City officials later said the eastbound lanes of SH 225 were reopened, but that the westbound lanes remained closed.

TxDOT said crews were on scene assisting with the cleanup.

In a 2:45 p.m. update, City of Pasadena officials said the incident is expected to take approximately eight more hours to clear.

A chemical spill had initially been reported after the fire, but it was later determined there was no spill, according to a city spokesperson.

Despite the fire being out, authorities said the delay would

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