The Columbia/Adair County Fire Department responded to the westbound lane of the Louie B. Nunn-Cumberland Parkway this (Sunday) morning at 9:57amCT at mile marker 46. A semi tractor-trailer (hauling a load of hay) was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. They were able to get the fire extinguished prior to the load catching on fire. The truck was owned by Branscum's Storage Inc. of Russell Springs, KY.
19 firemen were on the scene for approx. 45 minutes.