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Semi-truck hauling wood chips catches fire on highwayNewport WA

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State Rte 20, Newport, WA 99156

A semi-truck hauling wood chips caught fire on Highway 20 near mile marker 387, blocking one lane of traffic. The driver left the scene on foot and was later found at a residence near Heritage Lakeway.

Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties
02:19
Transcript:
00:00
I know it is blocking one lane just west of Malta, 387 on Highway 20.
00:04
Pallor safety engine compartment is on fire.
00:07
Apparently, the driver of that vehicle is walking on the highway.
00:10
MyRP picked him up and took him to (name withheld) parents' residence near Heritage Lakeway, I believe.
00:16
He didn't know the exact address.
00:18
I did let WSP know they will be contacting the email who is associated with the company that did contact her.
00:25
about that vehicle being on fire.
00:26
They're going to try and get more information on what that vehicle was towing.
00:31
Okay.
00:34
23333.
00:39
Charlie Electrical Hazard Homestead and 9th, Op.
00:42
3. Engine 3, Charlie, Electrical Hazard, Homestead, and 9th, opt 3.
00:50
24 to pick up water tender 22 then heading to drug fire
00:57
We're in the area, testing to locate.
01:01
Try 2-3A.
01:07
25-2003.
01:09
And I've got one semi-truck, no smoke or flame showing.
01:12
It's going to be blocking traffic.
01:14
We'll be out if that's getting.
01:20
Everybody, go ahead.
01:22
I'm definitely for smoke showing from the engine compartment at this time.
01:27
Sorry. For me?
01:37
Dr. District 9, respond with an assist for Pend Oreille County, mile marker 387, Highway 20 East, just west of that location.
01:45
Fully involved engine of a semi-hauling wood chips, blocking the highway,
01:52
requesting tender response to 2341.
02:02
District 9, respond for assistance with Pend Oreille County Mile Marker, 387 just west of, Highway 20 East, semi-truck with engine fully involved,
02:13
hauling wood chips, requesting a tender response, blocking the highway at this time,
02:18
2342.

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State Rte 20, Newport, WA 99156

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  1. Recovery and Aftermath
  2. Fire Under Control
  3. Fire Status Updates
  4. Driver Leaves Scene
  5. Emergency Response Dispatched
  6. Semi-Truck Fire Reported

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