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Police shut down southbound lanes of I-71 in Oldham County early Thursday morning when a semi caught fire. Witnesses say the blaze created a thick black smoke.

WAVE 3 reports dispatchers say the truck was carrying adhesive that creates a breathing hazard when burning.

Officials did not order any evacuations.

At one point traffic backed up at least five miles.

Investigators were still on the scene at 8 a.m., trying to determine the cause of the blaze. Traffic was moving smoothly, but slowly through the area.