Semi-Truck Carrying Grill Pellets Catches Fire on I-65 in Tippecanoe County
A semi-truck carrying grill pellets caught fire on Interstate 65 northbound in Tippecanoe County, leading to the closure of all lanes near the 167-mile marker. Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.
Indianapolis, IN, July 28, 2026 —
A semi-truck trailer loaded with grill pellets ignited on Interstate 65 northbound in Tippecanoe County on [Date of Incident, if known, otherwise omit]. The fire prompted the closure of all northbound lanes of the interstate in the vicinity of the 167-mile marker.
The incident occurred at an unspecified time, and authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire.
Indiana State Police are currently investigating the incident. Information regarding the timeline of the fire, the estimated duration of the lane closures, or any potential impact on traffic was not immediately available.
Further details, including the name of the trucking company and the driver, were not provided in the initial reports.
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