A burning tractor-trailer rig shut down Interstate 8 near Ocotillo Thursday night.

The fire was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 8 near Ocotillo. The trailer was fully involved inflames. Imperial County Fire Department personnel battled the fire but had issues with water supply. The eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 were closed at Imperial Highway because of heavy smoke and to allow emergency crews to fight the fire. Both lanes of the freeway were closed for nearly two hours. One lane was opened to traffic at about 9:30 p.m.