Semi trailer carrying U.S. mail catches fire in Oronoco early Wednesday

Semi trailer carrying U.S. mail catches fire in Oronoco early Wednesday

ORONOCO, Minn. — A semi trailer carrying U.S. mail caught fire on U.S. Highway 52 in Oronoco, Minnesota early Wednesday morning. The Oronoco Fire Department responded to the fire at about 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. The fire happened in the southbound lanes of the highway, north of the Fifth Street bridge in Oronoco. The driver was able to detach the truck's cab from the trailer. The cab of the vehicle was not damaged in the fire. Oronoco fire…

Semi carrying USPS mail goes up in flames in Oronoco early Wednesday

According to the Oronoco Fire Department (OFD), the fire appeared to stem from what looked like the rear brakes on the trailer.