Fuel tanker catches fire on I-795 overnight in Baltimore County, fire officials say

A fuel tanker caught on fire overnight while traveling on I-795 in Baltimore County late Friday, according to fire officials.

The tanker, which officials say was carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline, caught fire near Westminster Pike and Reisterstown Road around 11:15 p.m. 

Crews got the fire under control just after midnight and say no injuries were reported. 

However, traffic was left at a standstill in both directions for hours as the Maryland Department of the Environment performed cleanup operations.

All lanes reopened at 7:40 a.m.

Baltimore County Police Department is leading an investigation into the incident.