(Adair, Iowa) – (This is an update to our previous social media posts) – Emergency crews were called at around 6:30-p.m. Monday, westbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 76, just south of Adair on a report of a semi on fire.

When firefighters arrived on scene they found a semi engulfed in large flames. According to the Adair Police Department said the driver was able to safely escape the semi. The fire is believed to have started in the engine or cab area before spreading to the trailer, according to police. (Still frame images are from an Iowa DOT traffic cam video of the accident scene)

The fire and emergency response led to the Interstate being closed for several hours. The westbound lanes were finally re-opened at around 10-p.m.