Tree Down, Vehicle Ablaze on I-70: Howard County Fire and Rescue

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A truck is ablaze and a tree is blocking the road on Interstate 70 in Howard County, officials reported Friday afternoon.

The truck fire broke out on I-70 in the area of the exit for US 40, where a tree had come down across part of the road, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

I-70 was closed to eastbound traffic, officials said at approximately 3:30 p.m.

After 4 p.m., authorities reported that two lanes were open on I-70 east.