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.
Children's Mental Health Week
Local services across the Midlands are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week.
Can you help shape local dementia services?
People living with dementia — and those caring for someone with the condition — are being invited to share their experiences to help shape future support services in Leicestershire.
Fly tipping at a public car park in Nuneaton
Environmental enforcement officers in Nuneaton have released CCTV pictures of three people they want to speak to about flytipping.
Local sports stars awarded
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards, celebrating local sporting heroes, were presented at a ceremony held at Hinckley Rugby Club.
Teen who stole nine cars jailed
A teenager from Leicester who stole nine cars from homes across Leicestershire has been jailed.
Mystery statue unveiled in Hinckley as trailblazing mathematician
A new statue of Ada Lovelace, thought to be the world's first computer programmer, was unveiled in Hinckley town centre on Saturday (31 Jan 2026).
Free events calendar confirmed for Hinckley
A host of free family events in Hinckley town centre are confirmed to be taking place.
Rubbish flytipped in the middle of Leicestershire country lane
A road in Leicestershire was completely blocked off (28 Jan) after rubbish was flytipped onto the carriageway.
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Paul plays Just Great Music for a Sunday Morning
11:00am - 2:00pm
Dave has Just Great Music for Sunday Lunch
Excited
Heather Small
Dance The Night Away
The Mavericks
Save My Soul
Bastille
These Days
Take That