Vehicle Fire in Longview Causes Major Problems

LONGVIEW — A vehicle fire causes serious problems in Longview. Longview Fire Officials tell KETK the blaze occurred just after 1:30 p.m. Friday on Interstate 20, when an 18-wheeler carrying several cars caught fire. The driver of the truck noticed the fire and managed to pull over near the Estes Parkway exit and detach his cab before the fire spread. There were multiple cars destroyed in the fire, and a small patch of grass was also burned. Explosions were reported by nearby businesses, which officials say may have been caused by the tires and hydraulic lines on the cars. No word on what might have sparked the fire, but officials say there were no injuries involved. Traffic was reduced to one lane as authorities got busy clearing the scene.