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flag A fiery semi-truck crash on I-55 near Chicago’s Southwest Side caused major delays, no injuries, and significant meat loss, with the fire reigniting and closing lanes until 6 p.m.

flag A semi-truck fire on southbound I-55 near Damen Avenue in Chicago’s Southwest Side on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, caused major traffic disruptions, with all lanes closed around 3 p.m. Cellphone footage showed the truck’s front fully engulfed in flames and producing thick black smoke. flag No injuries were reported, but the fire reignited around 4:40 p.m., delaying full reopening until about 6 p.m. flag Emergency crews worked to contain the blaze and clear the scene, with traffic delays extending into rush hour. flag The cause and cargo remain unknown, though a large amount of meat was lost. flag The incident occurred amid winter weather, including freezing rain and snow squalls.

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