Fond du Lac County Semi fire disrupts traffic on I-41 for hours

No injuries were reported in a semi fire on I-41 Wednesday, September 4, 2024, but fighting the fire and removing the incapacitated truck from the highway caused traffic disruptions for hours.

Just after 6 PM the City of Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue department was called for the fire in the southbound lanes of the highway between Johnson Street and Military Road.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with heavy fire coming from the cab and starting to extend to the trailer, which was reported to be hauling 42,000 pounds of pecans.

The fire was quickly put out but then Whealon Towing Service was tasked with removing the burnt semi which took several of their crew and apparatus a little over four hours to accomplish.

The scene was cleared and all lanes were reopened to traffic at about 10:40 PM.