Overheated brakes cause vehicle smoke on I-75, Bradenton FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Bradenton responded to a vehicle fire on I-75 northbound near State Road 64. The smoke was traced to overheated brakes on a semi-trailer. Lanes were temporarily blocked while firefighters managed the situation under I-75 command.
Audio|Heard on: Manatee County Fire and EMS
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04:13
Transcript:
00:46
Salvation Army, respond on TAC 4.
01:06
near 14th Street West, Bradenton.
01:26
near 26th Street West, Bradenton.
01:41
Engine 211, sick person, near 26th Street West, Bradenton.
01:54
Engine 411 around near 14th Street West.
02:45
You see 661's on scene.
02:50
A semi trailer detached, smoke showing from the wheel area.
02:55
661 is going to be I-75 command.
03:06
We are at mile marker 218, right before 44th Avenue.
03:42
It’s just going to be some overheated brakes.
03:45
621, you can cancel.
04:08
Command requests emergency for south control, two lanes blocked.
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Location mentioned:
I-75, Bradenton, FL
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