Interstate 5 northbound closed due to truck fire

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Interstate 5 northbound is closed early Tuesday due to a truck fire, authorities said.

According to Portland Fire & Rescue, a truck carrying propane tanks was fully on fire on Interstate 5 Northbound at Going Street.

Due to the risk, officials shut down traffic in both directions, however southbound traffic has since reopened.

Currently, authorities said they are diverting traffic off the freeway while they work to fight the flames, but they said to expect delays throughout the morning.

Stay tuned while we bring you updates on this developing situation.