The cab of a Stop & Shop tractor trailer caught on fire on the shoulder of I-695 (I-696/I-395) just past the Squaw Rock Rd exit.

The fire was knocked down in approximately 15 minutes from the time of the call but cause the Eastbound lanes to be closed for approximately 30 minutes. The highway has since reopened.

There were no injuries.

Killingly | CT | I-695/I-395 Interchange EB @ Squaw Rock Rd | VEHICLE FIRE | Units o/s with a tractor trailer fire now k/d. EB lanes shut down ATT

By Daniel Majercik

Dan is the owner of Quiet Corner Alerts LLC, with nearly a decade of experience in wildland and structural firefighting. A U.S. Navy veteran with an analytics background, he’s also a certified drone pilot and published photographer, bringing expertise and perspective to public safety reporting.

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