Delays on EB I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass after semi catches fire

Dec 19, 2022, 11:01 AM | Updated: 11:20 am

(Photo from Twitter @Snoqualmie Pass)

MyNorthwest Content Editor

Expect some delays headed up Interstate 90 just past mile marker 47 Monday, after a semi-truck caught fire.

Eastside Fire and Rescue said they had the fire under control but warned drivers to expect delays in their travels along the road.

I-90 re-opens near Ellensburg; Rough weather overnight

EF&R units are on scene of a semi truck fire on EB 90 at MP 47. Fire is under control but expect delays pic.twitter.com/WNa5UinbU2

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) December 19, 2022

Snoqualmie Pass tweeted about the incident around 10 a.m., with a scene of the semi on fire on the snowy pass road.

Some delays eastbound just west of the summit. A semi fire is getting cleaned up right now. pic.twitter.com/0BudYsjQCb

— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) December 19, 2022

There is currently no information released about what may have caused the incident.

This is a developing story

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