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.
Arrest over Nuneaton bomb hoax
A 100 metre cordon was set up in Nuneaton town centre on Friday 3rd May after reports of a suspicious package.
Leicestershire Police and crime commissioner elections 2024
A live results feed for the Leicestershire Police and crime commissioner election results 2024.
Lib Dems take seat in Burbage County Council election
Barry Walker is elected as County Councillor for the Burbage Division
Nuneaton and Bedworth election results 2024
A live results feed for the Nuneaton and Bedworth election results 2024.
Open top bus parade being held to celebrate Foxes win
The Championship trophy is set to be presented at the season finale with Blackburn Rovers at King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Marks and Spencer announce closure of Leicester store
The clothing shop says it is investing in the Fosse Park store.
NHS says help is available this Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
The local NHS says that around one in four women are affected by perinatal mental illness during pregnancy or within the first year after birth
Foxes manager nominated for award
His team has been promoted to the Premier League for next season.
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