Tire catches fire, causing semi trailer to burn on US 26
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SWAN VALLEY — Idaho State Police and fire crews were called to a commercial truck fire around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. It blocked both east and westbound lanes on U.S. Highway 26 east of Swan Valley.
A semi-truck trailer tire caught fire causing the trailer to burn, according to an Idaho State Police tweet.
One lane remained closed as of 8 a.m. EastIdahoNews.com will post updates as we learn more.
This morning both lanes were blocked as fire crews responded to a fire at US26 MP393 when a semi trailer tire caught fire burning the trailer. pic.twitter.com/F4CagZaep1
— Idaho State Police (@ISPeasternIdaho) January 31, 2019
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