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Semi-truck cab smoking on highway shoulder, Charlotte County FL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/15/2025 03:26 AM

I-75, Florida

A semi-truck cab was seen smoking on the right shoulder of I-75 northbound near mile marker 171. A deputy confirmed it was a vehicle issue with no fire and canceled the response.

Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire

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Transcript:

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Battalion 2, Engine 12, Battalion 2, Engine 12,

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Respond to I-75 mile marker 171 northbound, I-75 mile marker 171 northbound,

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Reference a vehicle fire grid 1006.

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1006. Engine 12 from Station 0.

00:23

Time 2.

00:25

Copy both units, 627.

00:33

Central Battalion 2.

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This was a semi-tractor trailer.

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It's going to be a semi-no trailer attached.

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It's the cab smoking on the right shoulder, no foam seen as of right now.

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Engine 12, Central.

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Insto.

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We have a deputy on scene that's just saying it's vehicle issues and it is in Sarasota and requesting to cancel.

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I-75, Florida

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