Tractor-trailer fire on I-75

Friday, April 8, 2011

photo Flames rise from a semi-trailer truck on Interstate 75 about noon today in Brainerd. Chattanooga Times Free Press Staff Photo

Traffic on Interstate 75 came to a standstill today when a semi-trailer truck caught on fire.

A police official said the fire has been completely extinguished and crews are currently working to get everything cleaned.

"Crews are getting everything cleaned up as fast as possible," a police official said.

It is unclear at this time what caused the truck to catch fire, police said.