Semi carrying dairy products catches fire on I-4 in Volusia

No injuries reported

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Lanes of I-4 were temporarily closed Tuesday afternoon after a semi-truck carrying dairy products caught on fire, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

The fire was reported at about 12:12 p.m. on I-4 west near mile marker 126. That fire then spread and started a wildfire, which grew to an acre and a half by 5 p.m.

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No injuries were reported.

Emergency Management said the fire will have an environmental impact, but further details weren't available. 

Two of three lanes were reopened as of 5:15 p.m. No other vehicles were involved.


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