Vehicle becomes engulfed in flames on Dan Ryan Expressway near 71st Street

Flames engulf vehicle during fire on Dan Ryan Expressway near 71st

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois State Police responded to a vehicle fire that produced Huge flames on the Dan Ryan Expressway Thursday evening.  

The fire happened around 7:29 p.m. on I-94 near 71st Street.  

The flames were so intense you can barely tell it was a vehicle engulfed by the fire.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames - leaving only a charred car.

No injuries were reported. 

Around 7:30 p.m., the three left lanes of I-94 southbound near West 71st Street were closed for the incident. All lanes were reopened at 7:58 p.m.   

No further information was immediately available. 

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