A tractor-trailer fire that broke out along Interstate 29 stalled traffic this afternoon near Dearborn.

The fire broke-out in the cab of the unit along the southbound lanes of Interstate 29 at mile marker 32.

First responders on scene reported the truck as fully engulfed by flames.  The fire was quickly contained and put out but a tanker truck was requested by firefighters on scene.

As of 4:30pm, on scene witnesses reported one lane was closed around the fire and traffic was moving slowly.  The St Joseph police Department reported traffic had backed up for more than a mile from the scene. Both southbound lanes were back open after 6:00 pm.

There is no word on injuries.