Highway reopens following vehicle fire

According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the fire was located on State Highway...
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the fire was located on State Highway 157 near Newark around 5:30 p.m.(MGN)
Published: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT|Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
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INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Traffic is moving again following a vehicle fire in Independence County

According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the fire was located on State Highway 157 near Newark around 5:30 p.m.

No injuries have been reported and details on the vehicle involved are still unknown.

As of 8:48 p.m., ARDOT said all lanes were cleared.

K8 News will provide updates to this story as more information becomes available.