Westbound I-84 in E. Oregon reopens three hours after hazardous-materials truck fire

The stretch of Interstate started about 10:30 a.m. in Pendleton and expanded eastward to LaGrande, then Baker City as backed- up truck traffic filled truck stops and available truck parking areas, Oregon State Police report.

Westbound lanes had reopened as of 1:40 p.m., OSP reports.

The fire was reported near exit 207 in Pendleton in a truck carrying cleaning compound, food flavoring and cigarette lighters, according to Oregon State Police.

Eastbound lanes were not affected by the truck fire.

This story was originally published June 8, 2017 at 12:37 PM with the headline "Westbound I-84 in E. Oregon reopens three hours after hazardous-materials truck fire."