Semi-truck hauling wood chips catches fire on highway, Newport WA
Fire & ArsonA 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
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Transcript:
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I know it is blocking one lane just west of Malta, 387 on Highway 20.
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Pallor safety engine compartment is on fire.
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Apparently, the driver of that vehicle is walking on the highway.
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MyRP picked him up and took him to (name withheld) parents' residence near Heritage Lakeway, I believe.
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He didn't know the exact address.
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I did let WSP know they will be contacting the email who is associated with the company that did contact her.
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about that vehicle being on fire.
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They're going to try and get more information on what that vehicle was towing.
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Okay.
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23333.
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Charlie Electrical Hazard Homestead and 9th, Op.
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3. Engine 3, Charlie, Electrical Hazard, Homestead, and 9th, opt 3.
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24 to pick up water tender 22 then heading to drug fire
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We're in the area, testing to locate.
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Try 2-3A.
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25-2003.
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And I've got one semi-truck, no smoke or flame showing.
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It's going to be blocking traffic.
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We'll be out if that's getting.
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Everybody, go ahead.
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I'm definitely for smoke showing from the engine compartment at this time.
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Sorry. For me?
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Dr. District 9, respond with an assist for Pend Oreille County, mile marker 387, Highway 20 East, just west of that location.
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Fully involved engine of a semi-hauling wood chips, blocking the highway,
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requesting tender response to 2341.
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District 9, respond for assistance with Pend Oreille County Mile Marker, 387 just west of, Highway 20 East, semi-truck with engine fully involved,
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hauling wood chips, requesting a tender response, blocking the highway at this time,
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2342.
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Location mentioned:
State Rte 20, Newport, WA 99156
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