BUTTE LA ROSE - An 18-wheeler fire caused I-10 East to shut down near Butte La Rose in St. Martin Parish Sunday morning. 

According to Louisiana State Police, troopers were called to the crash around 7:00 a.m. at milepost 121. Troopers and emergency personnel are on scene continuing the investigation and cleanup.

The interstate was opened 6 hours later around 1:00 p.m. Congestion is nearing 10 miles in length, according to DOTD. 

All lanes are open I-10 East at LA 3177 (Butte La Rose). Congestion has reached 10 miles in length. Expect heavy delays.

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