Two Semis Catch Fire and Explode in Burton, Sending Smoke Miles Into the Sky

There was a whole lot of black smoke over Burton this morning, and if you were wondering what was going on, we found out.

Two Tractor Trailers Were Fully Engulfed in Flames

A semi-truck caught fire at Big Coop’s on Dort Highway, just north of Bristol Road. But when we arrived on scene, we quickly realized this was much bigger than one truck.

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Two tractor trailers were on fire, and another trailer was beginning to buckle from the extreme heat. And this fire was hot. We were standing about 100 yards away and could still feel the intense heat coming from the flames.

Witnesses Reported Multiple Explosions in Burton

The Burton Fire Department was on scene working to get the fire under control. Spectators at the scene told us they had heard two explosions before we arrived. Then, while we were there, another explosion sent a fireball into the air along with another massive burst of black smoke.

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In some earlier photos shared by one of our coworkers, you can clearly see the two semi-trucks. By the time we arrived, the fire had done so much damage that it was difficult to even tell they were tractor trailers.

Smoke Could Be Seen From Grand Blanc

And the smoke was visible from quite a distance. We received several calls this morning from curious Cars 108 listeners trying to figure out what was happening. One listener told us she could see the smoke all the way from McCandlish Road in Grand Blanc.

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As of 8:36 A.M. Friday, emergency crews, including the Burton Fire Department and Burton Police Department, were still on scene battling the fire and keeping spectators at a safe distance.

Cause of the Burton Fire Has Not Been Determined

At this point, we do not have information on what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured. The damage is extensive, and the fire was still burning when we were there. You can see the photos and video from the scene in the gallery below.