A box truck loaded with fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Credit: Chattanooga Fire Department via Storyful)
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A box truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 7, according to local fire officials.
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Video released by the Chattanooga Fire Department shows fireworks exploding in multiple directions as the truck burned, creating a dangerous situation for motorists. Authorities temporarily shut down traffic in both directions while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
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The fire department said no injuries were reported.
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