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Drive shaft fire on 18-wheeler near Highway 649 exit, Gonzales TX

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Gonzales, TX 78629

An 18-wheeler truck's drive shaft caught fire near the westbound exit ramp of Highway 649. Flames were visible but later went out, leaving smoke. Fire units responded to prevent the fire from restarting, and a mechanic was called to inspect the vehicle.

Audio|Source: Gonzales City Fire
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1130, Wolder's fire, Gonzalez Fire, Wolder Firesallus Fire, being out to the 649 ice and westbound exit ramp, 649 ice and westbound exit ramp,
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almost to the 97 intersection.
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It's an 18-wheeler with the drive shaft on fire, flames are visible, his extinguisher is not working.
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Units responding to the 649 westbound 3.43, they cut back.
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But as the flames went out, is currently only smoking. The company is sending a mechanic out.
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You'll just make sure it won't flare up again.

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Gonzales, TX 78629

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