Watertown Fire Rescue fights semi fire on Interstate 29

September 8, 2023

Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Fire Rescue was called out to a semi on fire on Interstate 29 Thursday morning.

The fire was near mile marker 188, in the southbound lane.

Fire rescue used more than 1,800 gallons of water, along with foam to extinguish the fire.

South Shore firefighters assisted.

The fire impacted traffic in that area for about three and a half hours.