A big rig caught fire on Interstate 10 west of Blythe Monday, shutting down all eastbound lanes but causing no injuries.

The fire was reported at 8:05 a.m. west of the Mesa Drive off-ramp, near the unincorporated community of Mesa Verde, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The big rig was reportedly fully engulfed, the CHP said.

A SigAlert was issued shortly after the incident.

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