Semi catches fire at Peru business

Firefighters extinguished semi, but smoke caused damage to roof of building

Peru firefighters work the scene of a structure fire at TDJ Group warehouse on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 north of Peru. The fire began shortly after 11a.m. Fire departments from across the Illinois Valley are responding to the scene. — A semi caught fire Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, within TDJ Group in Peru, causing black smoke to billow from the building and road closures within the area. (Scott Anderson)

February 17, 2024 at 6:08 am CST

A semitrailer caught fire within TDJ Group in Peru, causing black smoke to billow from the building and road closures within the area.

Peru along with La Salle and Oglesby firefighters responded to the business in the 3600 block of Cougar Drive, where the truck was able to be pulled out and extinguished. Reported explosions were believed to be caused by the tires of the semi.

Roads were closed from Plank Road to Dalzell Blacktop in Peru along with Dalzell Blacktop to the entrance of Dalzell because of the fire.

The fire caused damage to the roof of the building.

Firefighters work the scene of a structure fire at TDJ Group warehouse on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 north of Peru. The fire began shortly after 11a.m. Fire departments from across the Illinois Valley are responding to the scene. — Firefighters respond to black smoke and a semitrailer on fire inside TDJ Group. (Scott Anderson)