CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — I-77 north in southwest Charlotte was closed due to a tractor-trailer on fire, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Around 10 a.m. on Saturday, crews responded to the fire at I-77 north at Westinghouse Blvd near Exit 1. Medic says they did not respond to the scene.
Charlotte Fire says the incident involved a UPS tractor powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), which is highly volatile and could cause a catastrophic explosion. When crews arrived on scene, the tractor was fully engulfed in flames. Fire personnel worked to extinguish the fire while ensuring that the CNG tanks were properly cooled.
Several Charlotte Fire apparatuses, including the department’s Hazardous Materials Unit, were deployed to assist in managing the incident…