Fireworks Trailer Fire Leads to Highway Shutdown in Tennessee

A trailer carrying fireworks caught fire on Saturday evening, leading to the shutdown of a section of Interstate 75 in Tennessee. The Chattanooga Fire Department released a video showing sparks from the burning trailer near the Ooltewah exit. Authorities temporarily closed both northbound and southbound lanes to manage the situation and ensure safety for emergency responders. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department reported receiving assistance from the Chattanooga Fire Department and other local fire departments during the incident. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has not been disclosed. Tennessee law permits the use of consumer fireworks without a display permit if local safety measures are approved, while larger professional fireworks require a state permit.