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4:55 P.M. UPDATE:

All westbound lanes of I-80 in the Patrick area have reopened after they were closed due to a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

A vehicle fire is blocking lanes on I-80 westbound in the Patrick area.

It was first reported just before 3:30 p.m., according to the Nevada Department of Transportation's 511 map.

People should expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

The Storey County Sheriff's Office is responding to the incident and are asking people to watch out for emergency personnel in a post on their Facebook page.