Trailer carrying fireworks ignites in spectacular display on Tennessee highway (opens original article in a new tab)

A trailer carrying fireworks ignited on a Tennessee highway, causing a spectacular explosion and highway closure. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

• A work truck hauling a box trailer full of fireworks caught fire and exploded on Interstate 75.
• Authorities closed the highway and assisted with cleanup, with no injuries reported.
• The cause of the fire was not immediately available, and consumer fireworks are generally legal in Tennessee with local restrictions.