Semi-Truck catches fire on Highway 101 near McKinleyville

MCKINLEYVILLE (KIEM)- The breaks on a semi-truck carrying soil overheated and caught fire on Highway 101 near McKinleyville. It was reported just before 10:30 Friday morning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck was traveling southbound and the breaks caught fire near Orick. Unaware of the situation, the driver kept on going and it wasn’t until Crannell Road where the truck was flagged down by a motorist.

The Arcata Fire District responded and put the fire out.  One of the southbound lanes was closed for about an hour and a half.

No injuries were reported.