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.
Message for patients during resident doctors strike
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has asked that people keep emergency services available for those who need them most.
Christmas Light Switch ons in the local area
The local area will be looking merry and bright soon.
Plans for news homes in Markfield will be discussed by council tomorrow
Plans state that the proposal is to include 40% affordable housing.
Rothley man who groomed girls on social media jailed for 28 years
Leicestershire Police are asking anyone who has been in contact with him to contact them.
Counterfeit goods recovered from businesses in multi-agency operation
"Many of the businesses visited during the enforcement activity in our area led us to recover counterfeit clothing and toys including a quantity of tobacco which had been imported illegally."
Eligible families will get free winter holiday clubs for children in Leicestershire
There will be sessions for sport, dance, music, festive crafts and storytelling.
Planning application for new industrial park just off Junction 22 of the M1 submitted
The site is in land between Copt Oak and Markfield.
FOUND- Have you seen this teen missing from Coalville?
She was reported missing yesterday.
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