Major Semi Fire Causes Lane Closures on Tri-State Tollway

A significant fire involving a semi-truck led to the closure of most northbound lanes on the Tri-State Tollway in Cook County on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 3:41 p.m. on I-294, close to Dempster Street in Rosemont, according to state police. As of 3:54 p.m., only the far left lane and the left shoulder were available for traffic. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries resulting from the fire. This is an ongoing news situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.