Semi fire on I-94 backs up traffic in southern Milwaukee County

Semi fire on I-94 near Rawson

Viewer video shows a semi fire that started on I-94 near Rawson Friday afternoon. WisDOT cameras captured the large plume of smoke. (Courtesy: Rudy Longoria Sr.)

MILWAUKEE - A semi caught fire on I-94 near Rawson Avenue in southern Milwaukee County on Friday evening, July 21.

The fire forced the closure of at least one lane of traffic – while firefighters battled the flames.

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