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.
Meet Charnwood's new Mayor
The new Mayor of Charnwood has been sworn in for 2026-27 following the Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday, 11 May.
Brothers tried to dupe Leicesteshire Police to avoid jail
Two brothers who spent years fabricating lies to prevent justice in a child sex offence case have been jailed - thanks to the persistence of a Leicestershire detective.
Flat Fire in Baxtergate Loughborough
Flat fire in Baxtergate above Heavely Desserts .
Sir David Attenborough is 100
A new sculpture was unveiled at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday.
Peter Pizzeria announces Leicester closure
Peter Pizzeria, that has a pizza restaurant in Loughborough, has announced it will close the branch in Leicester city centre.
Should the school summer holidays in Leicestershire change?
Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.
Attempted ATM left in Birstall
An investigation is continuing today (Wednesday 6 May) following an attempted theft of an ATM in Birstall.
Wheelie bin arson in Loughborough
Firefighters in Loughborough say there is a serious safety concern after bins were set on fire in the town.
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