The Rochelle Fire Department was called to Interstate 39 Monday morning for a car hauler trailer on fire. The call was received at 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival on Interstate 39 south of Illinois Route 38 southbound, firefighters found both sets of the trailer’s rear tires on fire along with two cars on the trailer.
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The Rochelle Fire Department was called to Interstate 39 Monday morning for a car hauler trailer on fire.
The call was received at 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival on Interstate 39 south of Illinois Route 38 southbound, firefighters found both sets of the trailer’s rear tires on fire along with two cars on the trailer. Smoke was blowing across both lanes, obstructing both lanes of traffic.
Illinois State Police closed all southbound traffic at Illinois Route 38 for firefighters and wreaker crews to work safely at the scene. According to Rochelle Fire Chief Dave Sawlsville, the fire was extinguished within 15 to 20 minutes; however, traffic remained closed for another 45 to 60 minutes to allow for removal and cleanup.
Ogle-Lee firefighters from Steward and Creston assisted at the scene.
