Barn fire off I-81 near Carlisle causes traffic delays, police say Smoke from the fire is affecting road visibility, according to State Police. Traffic in the vicinity is expected to be delayed. Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX43) Updated: 9:07 PM EST January 28, 2021 CARLISLE, Pa. — Interstate 81 was shut down in both directions near Carlisle as emergency crews battle a barn fire, a State Police spokesperson said Thursday. The fire was reported around 2:16 p.m., according to emergency dispatch. The building involved is a barn located on the 1100 block of Harrisburg Pike in Middlesex Township. Fire crews got the blaze under control around 4 p.m. and no injuries were reported.