A lorry lost its wheel and tire which cased the fires.
The road was closed for a time between J22 Markfield Interchange (Leicester A50, Coalville A511) and J21a Kirby Muxloe Interchange (Leicester, Newark A46). It is now reopen.
Thankfully nobody was injured.
Crews from Coalville and Southern fire stations were sent to put out the fire.
A447 still closed after burst water pipe
We've contacted Severn Trent Water for a comment.
Unwanted bikes needed to give to Leicestershire’s young people a chance to learn to cycle
"Far too many children miss out on learning to ride because they don’t have access to a bike at home."
11-year-old injured after collision in Stoney Stanton
Local road closures remain in place.
£1K reward to help find wanted man with links to Nuneaton
Have you seen him?
Body found in search for missing 85-year-old
Leicestershire Police have said that although formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be Glenda Keal.
Appeal for young person who spoke to missing Glenda to come forward
New information has been released by the police.
Britain’s most-bashed bridge is in Hinckley
Can you guess which bridge it is?
Missing 85-year-old seen on CCTV in Hinckley
Police have released a new cctv image of a missing woman from Earl Shilton.
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