Eastbound lanes of I-610 South Loop shut down at I

HOUSTON – The eastbound lanes of I-610, the South Loop, are shut down at the Gulf Freeway after an 18-wheeler caught on fire.

Houston Transtar cameras show the fire on the highway above I-45.

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Transtar also says there is a hazmat spill at the location.

Avoid the area if possible and seek an alternate route.