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.
A Loughborough Business man convicted with two others over PPE Fraud in US
Three fraudsters have been convicted following a National Crime Agency investigation into a multimillion-pound PPE fraud
Fire Crews Prevent Wildfire Spread in Normanton
Firefighters called to Normanton successfully contained a large hay bale fire from spreading at Elm Farm in Normanton
Police Appeal After Indecency Incident in Whitwick
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Jeremy Monga leaves Leicester City to complete £10m Manchester City transfer
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£1,000 Fine Issued After Fly-Tipping Investigation in Thurmaston
A fly-tipping investigation by Charnwood Borough Council has resulted in a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after officers identified an offender using evidence found in dumped household waste near Cemetery Road in Thurmaston.
Lioness gets honorary degree in Loughborough
England football icon Jill Scott MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport and women's football.
Rapist jailed for 34 years after attack in Loughborough
A man has been jailed for 34 years after being convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following an attack on a canal towpath in Loughborough.
East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only
East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.
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