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Car hauler catches fire on I-59 southbound in Slidell, authorities say

Firefighters said the blaze also led to multiple grass fires.

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SLIDELL, La. — A car hauler caught fire on I-59 southbound in Slidell Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Tammany Fire Protection District No.11.

Firefighters said the blaze also led to "multiple grass fires," in a Facebook post. The car hauler fire began around noon and the fires were under control before 3 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Our units along with St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 and Picayune Fire are working a car hauler fire on I-59 southbound near mile marker 11. One lane is open and the fire is under control. No injuries reported.
Posted by St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 on Saturday, October 19, 2024

We are now working multiple grass fires I-59 northbound between mile marker 5 and 11.
Posted by St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 on Saturday, October 19, 2024

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