A fire ignited by a vehicle’s blown tire along Interstate 90 at mile marker 133 was swiftly contained by local and state resources on Thursday afternoon. The fire, which began around 1:15 p.m., rapidly spread through grasses between the frontage road and the highway, reaching five acres within 30 minutes. Local resources from Clinton were the first to respond, followed by four engines from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Their prompt and coordinated efforts successfully contained and controlled the fire, preventing it from reaching nearby structures. Air resources were dispatched but were ultimately not needed due to the effective ground response. Crews are currently mopping up remaining hot spots.
