(Griswold, Iowa) – Firefighters from Griswold were dispatched this (Friday) morning to a semi tractor-trailer on fire west of Griswold, near the Pottawattamie County line. The incident was reported at around 10:40-a.m. near 51724 Highway 92. On their Facebook page, Griswold fire officials said when crews arrived, the semi-truck was fully engulfed in flames and the fire had spread to the ditch and a nearby field, due to high winds.

Carson Fire was also dispatched, but told to disregard. Officials say the grass/field fire was extinguished at around 10:54-a.m., with the remaining flames contained to the semi. That fire was extinguished about 10-minutes later.

No injuries were reported on scene. The truck was a total loss. (Photos from the Griswold Fire & Rescue Facebook page)