JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A popular highway is restricted at this hour due to a large semi fire.

The call came in at around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

It’s happening on route 35, westbound, near the Ross and Jackson County line; at Springer Road.

Officials said the semi was fully ablaze and was catching nearby trees on fire.

The highway was restricted as crews battled the fire.

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