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No injuries reported after tractor-trailer fire at truck stop

The driver was taking on fuel when another driver notified him of a fire in the rear of his trailer, according to officials.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Rural Metro Fire said crews responded to a reported tractor-trailer fire at the fuel center of the truck stop around 4:10 p.m.

The driver was taking on fuel when another driver notified him of a fire in the rear of his trailer, according to officials.

Rural Metro said he was able to back his truck away from the fuel pumps and disconnect from the trailer.

The only damage was to the trailer, and the cargo was rolled paper, according to officials. No injuries were reported.

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