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.
Leicestershire school children on Britain's Got Talent
100 pupils from Braunstone Community Primary School are to appear on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday 4th April 2026.
Walking 500 miles for Autism
A group of 16 people are walking and running all through April to raise awareness of autism.
Advice ahead of Resident Doctors strikes in Leicestershire
Ahead of planned strikes by Residents Doctors in England, health bosses in Leicestershire have issued advice to patients.
Recycling at Easter
Here's some handy tips on how you can reduce waste this Easter.
Leisure centre operator goes into administration
Charnwood Borough Council says that its three leisure centres will continue to operate as usual after its operator Fusion Lifestyle entered administration.
Biggest ever fine for tree felling in Leicestershire
A landowner has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751 following the illegal felling of trees after an investigation by the Forestry Commission.
Irish Clothing Company in Loughborough closes
Irish Clothing Company in Loughborough has closed its doors for the final time
The circus is coming back to Loughborough
For the fifth year running, Pinder’s Circus will be making their comeback to Southfields Park.
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Midnight - 8:00am
Up late or up early, we've got Just Great Music interruption-free.
8:00am - Noon
Kenny plays Just Great Music for Easter Monday
Heart Like A Hometown
Keith Urban
Can't Get By Without You
Real Thing
Something Kinda Ooooh
Girls Aloud
I'm Your Man
Wham!