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ST. GEORGE — A semitractor-trailer hauling a load of candles erupted into flames on Interstate 15 in Iron County on Friday morning, critically injuring the driver, who was airlifted to an area hospital.

Shortly after 6:30 a.m., officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to a vehicle fire involving a semi that was fully involved in flames on the southbound side of I-15.

Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden told St. George News the semi, which was hauling a load of candles, was pulled off the shoulder of the I-15 on-ramp about 14 miles south of Beaver when emergency personnel arrived. He said a witness reported that the fire appeared to have started in the engine compartment and "quickly spread to the entire truck," including the trailer.

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