HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A vehicle fire in Hamblen County was shown on the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay map Sunday morning.
According to Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins, a semi was reported to be on fire near exit 8 on I-81 near Morristown. The TDOT map said the vehicle fire occurred around 11:50 a.m.
In the preliminary report, a driver of the semi noticed the vehicle was smoking. The driver was able to pull over, however, the semi caught on fire.
The fire started because of a mechanical failure, according to Mullins.
Tennessee Highway Patrol was at the scene. There were no reports of injuries.
Editor’s Note: This story will be updated with more information.