MERKEL, TX — Early Friday morning, an 18-wheeler carrying diesel fuel caught fire in Merkel.
According to KTXS, the truck was westbound on I-20 near Mile Marker 272 when it caught fire.
The fire started from a rear tire blow out. The tire came off, went into the median, and caused a small fire.
Fire fighters arrived and put out the fire. Crews were clear of the scene in about an hour.
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