(La Porte County, IN) - A semi-truck hauling passenger vehicles burst into flames in La Porte County overnight.

It happened on Interstate 94 outside Michigan City.  Coolspring Township Assistant Fire Chief Warren Smith said the trailer was fully loaded with used passenger vehicles when the semi caught fire. 

The flames then advanced to some of the vehicles, which were all damaged either from burning or the heat.  “It was a mess.  Lots of flames.  The fuel on the ground was burning,” he said.

Firefighters from Michigan City and The Pines also responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported.  The cause of the fire was not known but remains under investigation.

The westbound lanes of I-94 were shut down for a few hours to allow firefighters to safely put out the blaze and for a clean-up.