The southbound lanes of I-35W by Texas Motor Speedway shut down early Monday morning due to an 18-wheeler fire.
The fire was reported around 1:30 a.m. on I-35W between Dale Earnhardt Way and Mark Martin Drive, according to Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2. This portion of the highway has two lanes.
According to Northlake police, the incident only involved the 18-wheeler. Police said the 18-wheeler appeared to have blown a tire and sparks caused the trailer to catch on fire…