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I-77 North reopens in Fairfield County after tractor trailer fire

All lanes of I-77 North in Fairfield County are now open.
Credit: Fairfield County Fire Service

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — All lanes of I-77 North in Fairfield County are now open after significant delays caused by a tractor trailer fire Thursday morning. 

Officials say the fire happened near the 33 mile marker on I-77 North in Fairfield County around 3 a.m. Thursday morning, originally shutting down all lanes.

Credit: Fairfield County Fire Service

Around 6 a.m., Fairfield County Fire Service said the fire was under control and one lane had reopened. 

Credit: Fairfield County Fire Service

At 6:25 a.m., S.C. Highway Patrol announced a detour was in place.

Just before 7 a.m. S.C. Highway Patrol announced that all lanes had reopened.

No injuries were reported.

Fairfield County Fire Service said the Columbia Fire Department responded to provide mutual aid. 

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