Fireworks explode as box truck burns on Tennessee highway

A box truck loaded with fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Credit: Chattanooga Fire Department via Storyful)

A box truck carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 7, according to local fire officials.

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Video released by the Chattanooga Fire Department shows fireworks exploding in multiple directions as the truck burned, creating a dangerous situation for motorists. Authorities temporarily shut down traffic in both directions while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.

The fire department said no injuries were reported.

The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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