A semi truck that caught on fire on southbound Interstate 75 shut down traffic near Tuckers Grade around noon Friday.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS crews had the flames out by 12:30 p.m., but crews continued working to contain leaking vehicle fluids. There were no injuries.
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