Big rig fire on I-75, NB, Mile Marker 146.6, I-75 is open

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- A morning, 5:27, truck fire involving a double-trailer rig, is in the clearing stages (6:45am) this Friday. There is one lane open allowing traffic to now travel past the scene.

There is an 18-wheeler fully involved on I-75 at Miler Marker 146.6 northbound. Expect delays. Firefighters from Jellico Rescue Squad and Caryville Volunteer Fire Department are on the scene.

The call of the fire came in to Central Dispatch at 5:27 am Friday. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-09/11/2026-6AM-PHOTO COURTESY OF CCRFS CHIEF DANIEL LAWSON)