A semi-truck caught fire while it was parked at a rest area on Interstate 4 in Seminole County earlier this week.

Seminole County Fire Department crews were called to the westbound rest area on I-4 in Longwood on Monday, October 16.

Fire consumes semi truck completely
Fire consumes semi-truck parked at I-4 rest stop on Oct. 16, 2023 (Photo: Norm Reyburn)

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a tractor trailer that was completely engulfed in flames and deemed a “complete loss” by officials.

The fire was taken under control and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.