Fire prompts closure of eastbound 10 Freeway in Santa Monica

A truck fire prompted the closure of a section of the eastbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway Wednesday in Santa Monica.

The fire was reported at about 7:30 a.m. near Fourth Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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The eastbound freeway was closed between the McClure Tunnel and Lincoln Boulevard, a closure that was continuing about two hours afterward, the CHP reported.

Traffic was routed around the area. No injuries were immediately reported.

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