Semi transporting U.S. Mail catches on fire

On December 13, 20-6 at approximately 8:22 a.m. the Wisconsin State Patrol was notified of a semi fire on I-94 eastbound near MM 11. When officers arrived the semi-tractor was fully engulfed and the fire had spread into the trailer. The driver was not injured. Due to the hazardous conditions of the fire and safety of emergency responders the emergency alternate route was activated for the eastbound traffic on I-94.

The semi unit, operated by Navigation Group Inc. from Downers Grove, IL, was transporting US mail. A U.S. Postal Inspector was dispatched to the scene to assist in the clean-up and security of the mail. The scene was cleared and traffic was re-opened at 12:46 PM. Assisting agencies included Roberts Fire Department, River Falls Fire Department, United Fire Department, St. Croix County Highway Dept., and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Dept. The crash involved no fatalities or injuries.