Interstate 70 has been reopened at Denver West Boulevard on Thursday afternoon after closing because of a semi-trailer fire.

The closure was first reported about 1:30 p.m. The interstate was reopened in both directions about two hours later.

Further details on the fire were not immediately released. Images from the scene showed the semi-trailer with heavy damage.

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