Truck carrying mulch catches fire on I-12 in Baton Rouge, causing delays
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Motorists experienced some delays Thursday morning after an 18-wheeler caught fire on I-12 West between Millerville Road and O'Neal Lane.
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded around 5:30 a.m. to extinguish the blaze. BRFD said the truck was carrying mulch. There were no reported injuries.
The fire department said the cause of the blaze was an equipment failure or malfunction. I-12 West reopened around 6:15 a.m. after causing extensive congestion, according to BRTraffic.
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