LAWRENCE, WI (WTAQ) – Brown County Public Safety says part of a FedEx semi-trailer truck caught fire last night.
Officials say the driver was headed south on I-41 when the truck caught fire at the Freedom exit.
The driver was able to make it out of the truck safely and there were no passengers.
Officials say the cause of the truck fire was due to the brakes locking up.
The Freedom exit was closed for a time while crews assessed the damages. It’s back open now.
There were no injuries, and no hazardous materials were spilled.


