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SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A large plume of smoke could be seen for miles as a vehicle burned on the interstate Tuesday. According to Sgt. Larry Christian with the Smith County Sheriff's Office, Lindale and Van fire departments responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon at about 1:30. He said the vehicle was engulfed in flames but that it was put out without anyone being injured. The fire was the result of a mechanical issue, he said.