Semi hauling food catches fire in south Tulsa

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By Amanda Gilbert

TULSA, Okla. — A semitruck full of food caught fire on Interstate 44 near the Riverside Drive exit Tuesday morning.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol said around 1:50 a.m. the semi’s brakes caught fire and spread.

Part of the trailer melted in the fire. Vegetable pulp burned, which is used to make pet food.

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The driver of the semi was able to safely pull over and was not injured.

A remediation team is helping cleanup. All lanes of I-44 are open except for the westbound right lane.