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All lanes back open on I-95 southbound in Martin County after semi fire

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A semi hauling potato chips caught fire Tuesday morning on Interstate 95 southbound in Martin County, causing major delays for multiple hours.  

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The Florida Department of Transportation reported on their website that the incident occurred at 6:21 a.m. just south of the Hobe Sound exit at mile marker 93. 

Video from the scene showed the tractor-trailer on its side.

Traffic was backed up to the Kanner Highway exit near Stuart for much of the morning. FHP said all lanes were back open by noon.

Road crews were busy at the scene clearing debris that spilled along the interstate.

No injuries were reported.