Emporia Fire contended with a semi fire east of town Friday afternoon.
Fire developed as the semi was moving southbound on Interstate 35 about 10 miles east of Emporia around 1:30 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says a wheel bearing gave way, causing the brake to catch fire.
The blaze was limited to the wheel. There was no damage to the cargo of household goods. No injuries were reported.
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