Wreck on I-30

This was the scene in I-30 east bound west of the 37 mile marker Sunday December 9th shortly before noon. An 18 wheeler had apparently caught on fire. The engine compartment was completely destroyed and smoke was still coming out the rear. Numerous first responders were on hand including the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department, DeAnn Fire Department, Emmet Fire Department,and at least one Perrytown fire fighter. Traffic was flowing smoothly.