A semi-trailer with potatoes caught fire on I-75 near Ocala, Florida, likely due to a tire failure.

A semi-trailer carrying potatoes caught fire on Interstate 75 near Ocala, Florida, early Saturday morning around 4:42 a.m., likely due to a tire failure. Ocala Fire Rescue used 1,500 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze, which spread from the rear wheels to the cargo area. The driver was not injured, and additional support was provided by Marion County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.

November 23, 2024
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