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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Trump: I could shoot someone and not lose votes ... Pot states take fresh look at cross-border investment ... Roseburg leaders grappling with rise in downtown homeless ... Trump: I could shoot someone and not lose votes ... Pot states take fresh look at cross-border investment ... Roseburg leaders grappling with rise in downtown homeless ... PUBLIC SAFETY U-haul fire blocks lane of I-5 near Phoenix Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM Updated Jan 21, 2016 at 3:42 PM Posted Jan. 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM Updated Jan 21, 2016 at 3:42 PM » Social News PHOENIX — A U-haul caught fire on Interstate 5 near exit 24 today, causing traffic delays for northbound drivers. The fire was reported at 2:52 p.m. when the truck caught fire as it traveled north. The driver pulled the vehicle over and was able to escape without injury, as was a passenger in the U-haul, according to fire officials. The vehicle's front end and undercarriage were fully involved by the time Jackson County Fire District 5 arrived with an engine and a water tender. Chief Darin Welburn said crews had the flames extinguished in about five minutes. The vehicle is estimated to be a total loss, he said. It was carrying only empty cardboard boxes and wrapping blankets. The fire is believed to have started near the engine compartment, though the cause is still under investigation, Welburn said. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported the northbound slow lane near the scene is currently closed, but motorists are scooting past in the fast lane, ODOT spokesman Gary Leaming said. The vehicle is off the road on the shoulder. ODOT officials said to expect delays. Oregon State Police and ODOT also responded to the scene. — Ryan Pfeil MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM Updated Jan 21, 2016 at 3:42 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501