18-wheeler catches fire and spills milk across I-75

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An 18-wheeler carrying gallons of milk caught on fire on Saturday afternoon.

At 2:00 p.m., a motorist reported the accident on I-75 at Scenic Overlook.

Tri-Community VFD responded to the scene and reported a trailer fire along with a large spill.

The spill contained milk and milk containers that were on fire and scattered along I-75.

Tri-Community VFD requested mutual aid for additional manpower.

Bradley County Fire Rescue and Hamilton County Hazmat team responded to the scene.

Fire officials reported roughly 5,000 gallons of milk spilled on the interstate mixed with diesel from saddle tanks.

No injuries were reported.

HC Hazmat used pads and boom to contain the milk from run-off into storm drains.

An 18-wheeler caught fire on Saturday and caused a Hazmat spill on I-75. Pictures provided by HCOEM Operations Chief, CJ Davis.

Photos provided by: HCOEM Operations Chief, CJ Davis.