Large truck fire on I-85
At this hour, the northbound lanes of I-85 are blocked in the vicinity of the one-mile marker at exit 1 in Oconee County. According to information received by 101.7/WGOG NEWS, fire broke out in a tractor trailer truck carrying Michelin tires. Fire units and the state patrol are among the public safety responders attempting to clear the scene and re-open the interstate to northbound traffic. No injuries were reported.