SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Early Tuesday morning, St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 (STFPD1) responded to reports of an 18-wheeler engulfed in flames on I-10 Eastbound at the state line.
According to STFPD1, the fire was located on top of the I-10 Eastbound bridge.
Video of the massive fire can be seen here, on the department’s Facebook page.
Engine 17, Ladder 14, Tender 14, Tender 18, and District Chief 120 all responded to the scene.
According to firefighters, Station 14 arrived on the scene moments after Engine 17 and began assisting in the fire attack.
The fire department created a collage of photos from the fire, which can be seen here.
West Hancock Engine 981, Kiln Tanker 1, and multiple Hancock County emergency units also responded to assist STFPD1 units with bringing the fire completely under control.