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.
Bloom judges assess Loughbrough green spaces
Loughborough is aiming for another gold award
Appeal to locate wanted father and son from Loughborough
Both men failed to answer bail.
Loughborough University researching how tennis players can improve their serve
One athlete benefiting from the technology is Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) player Mika Stojsavljevic.
Motorcyclist dies in M69 collision
Police are appealing for witnesses as Motor cyclist dies in M69 collison
Ruud Van Nistelrooy leaving Leicester City
First Team coaching staff will oversee the delivery of plans until a new manager is appointed.
Child injured after being hit by car near school
Police were called to Station Road in Market Bosworth on Thursday.
Community invited to official unveiling of the Hope Bell in Loughborough
It will be a place for reflection to remember those lost in the pandemic.
Car collides with building in Loughborough
No-one has been arrested.
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Dave plays the best tunes for your weekend.
Flowers
Miley Cyrus
Contact
Edwin Starr
Never Ever Let You Go
Bryan Adams
You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins