TROY, Texas (KXXV) — Firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler fire early Friday morning along Interstate 35 in Troy.
According to Temple Fire officials, the call came in around 3:20 a.m. to the Troy Volunteer Fire Department. Temple Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 3:27 a.m. to assist.
The fire happened on the southbound side of I-35, just north of the Love’s Travel Stop. Officials say the flames spread from the truck into the nearby grass, sparking a small grass fire.
Crews worked to contain both the vehicle fire and the grass fire.
A viewer shared images of the burning truck, showing heavy smoke rising from the scene.
As of 8:00 a.m., the southbound access road remained closed while crews continued to clear the area.
It is still unclear what caused the fire, and there are no reported injuries at this time, according to Temple Fire officials.
This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
