Semi Trailer Fire Along I-70 Thursday Night

Area firefighters were summoned to a semi trailer on fire along I-70 near Montrose Thursday night.

Chris Overbeck of the Montrose Fire Protection District said the fire occurred a mile west of Montrose along the eastbound lanes. Overbeck said the driver of the rig was able to disconnect and pull the semi cab away from the trailer. The driver was not injured.

Teutopolis firefighters assisted the Montrose department at the scene. Firefighters cleared the scene after about 90 minutes.